Emergencies can happen at any time but being prepared can help you protect yourself and your loved ones. 

For Emergency Preparedness Week, below are a few things Humber’s Department of Public Safety suggests adding to your personal emergency kit.

• Water — two litres of water per person per day (include small bottles)
• Food that won't spoil, such as canned food, energy bars and dried foods (replace once a year)
• Manual can opener
• Wind-up or battery-powered flashlight (and extra batteries)
• Wind-up or battery-powered radio (and extra batteries)
• First aid kit
• Extra keys for your car and house
• Cash, travellers' cheques and change
• Important family documents such as identification, insurance and bank records
• Emergency plan — include a copy in your kit as well as contact information

Consider these additional emergency kit supplies:

• Two additional litres of water per person per day for cooking and cleaning
• Candles and matches or lighter (place in sturdy containers and do not burn unattended)
• Change of clothing and footwear for each household member
• Sleeping bag or warm blanket for each household member
• Toiletries and personal hygiene items
• Hand sanitizer, toilet paper and garbage bags
• Prepaid phone card, mobile phone charger
• Pet food and supplies
• Infant formula, baby food and supplies
• Activities for children like books, puzzles or toys
• Prescription medications, medical equipment
• Utensils, plates and cups
• Household chlorine bleach or water purifying tablets
• Basic tools (hammer, pliers, wrench, screwdrivers, work gloves, pocket knife)
• Small fuel-operated stove and fuel
• Whistle (to attract attention)
• Duct tape

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