Emergency Preparedness
Be prepared for an emergency by keeping this Emergency Survival Kit in your home:
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Flashlight and batteries
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Radio and batteries or crank radio
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Spare batteries
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First-aid kit
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Candles and matches/lighter
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Extra car keys and cash
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Important papers (identification)
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Food and bottled water (2 litres/person/day)
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Clothing and footwear
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Blankets or sleeping bags
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Toilet paper and other personal items
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Medication
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Whistle (to attract attention, if needed)
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Playing cards, games
Be prepared for any kind of weather emergency:
- Winter Storms
- Extreme Heat
- Weather Warnings
- Thunderstorm
- Floods
- Forest Fires
- Tornadoes
- Earthquakes
- Pandemic
- Nuclear Incident
Conservation Authorities warn of flood emergencies; keep up to date with their alerts:
- Conservation Ontario
- Cataraqui Conservation Authority
- Quinte Conservation
- Mississippi Valley Conservation Authority