Individuals and Families: Preparedness Checklist |
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Emergency Preparedness Checklist
Have these supplies at hand and you'll be better prepared.
Be ready at home and in your car.
| Emergency supplies
you should have at home |
| Flashlight |
Power failures are common in Nova Scotia,
particularly in rural areas |
| Radio and batteries |
the battery powered radio is our first
choice for getting information to you |
| Spare batteries |
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| First-aid kit |
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| Candles and matches or lighter |
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| Extra car keys and cash |
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| Important papers |
identification for everyone, personal
documents |
| Food and bottled water |
see the food and water
kit, below |
| Clothing and footwear |
one change of clothes per person |
| Blankets or sleeping bags |
one per person |
| Personal supplies |
tooth paste, soap, toilet paper, etc |
| Medication |
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| Backpack/duffel bag |
in case of an evacuation |
| Whistle |
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| Playing cards, games |
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| Stove that does not require electricity |
follow the manufacturer's instructions
Never use a barbeque indoors |
| Waterproof matches |
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| Plastic garbage bags |
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| Emergency equipment you should
have in your car |
| Shovel |
Ice scraper and brush |
| Sand, salt or kitty litter; traction mats |
Booster cables |
| Tow chain |
Methyl hydrate (for fuel line and windshield de-icing) |
| First-aid kit |
Fire extinguisher |
| Flashlight |
Road maps |
| Warning light or road flares |
Emergency food pack |
| Extra clothing and footwear |
Cloth or roll of paper towels |
| Axe or hatchet |
Compass |
| Matches and a "survival" candle in a deep can (to
warm hands, heat a drink or use as an emergency light) |
Blanket (special "survival" blankets are best) |
| Emergency
Food and Water |
| Water |
At
least one litre per adult per day |
| Food |
Canned
food: soups, stews, baked beans, pasta, meat, poultry, fish, vegetables,
fruits
Crackers
and biscuits
Honey,
peanut butter, syrup, jam, salt and pepper, sugar, instant coffee,
tea |
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