STEP 3 – MAKE AN EMERGENCY PLAN
Disasters and emergencies often cause confusion and distress. An emergency plan can help you cope with the stress of these situations. To help you get your plan started, Public Safety Canada has designed a web page that walks you through the creation of your own unique emergency plan that you can print and store with your emergency supplies.
Make An Emergency Plan
Reasons for an emergency kit
Why should you have an emergency kit?
Having an emergency kit is one step to being more prepared.
Emergency kit supplies
What goes in your emergency kit?
Start building your emergency kit with these basic supplies.
Updating your supplies
Use the change in seasons as a reminder to check your supplies and kits to ensure:
- food and medications are not expired
- the water is fresh
- clothing still fits and is season appropriate
- personal documents and credit cards are up-to-date
- batteries are charged
You should also consider seasonal requirements when you update your kits.
In the spring include:
- bug spray
- sunscreen
- hats
- lighter clothing
In the fall include:
- warm clothing
- extra blankets
When packing your supplies, group like items and package them in clear plastic bags to help organize and protect them from melting, broken or spoiled items.
Make a mini kit
Being prepared can take the inconvenience out of unexpected situations. Having a small kit with your every day items you don’t want to leave home without can help you be prepared for many situations.
Items to consider include:
- small amount of cash
- hand sanitizer and extra non-medical mask
- bus tickets
- package of wipes/tissue
- painkiller and back-up medication
- back-up pair of glasses/contact lenses and solution
- paper and pencil
- important phone numbers
