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Hazards can strike quickly and without warning. Act now to prepare for at least the first 72 hours following a major disaster. The following items should be included in your disaster safety kit. We recommend:
- Basic safety equipment
- flashlight with spare batteries
- radio with spare batteries or crank radio
- emergency candles and water proof matches
- first aid kit
- pocket knife
- Food and water supplies
- three day supply of bottled water (4 litres per person/day)
- purification tablets
- three day supply of non-perishable food (per person)
- manual can opener
- disposable plates, cutlery, cups
- Ready-to-go bag
- one change of clothes for each person
- special items for infants, elderly or disabled
- extra keys for the car or building and some cash
- personal medication and prescriptions for medication/eyeglasses
- whistle
- Personal hygiene kit
- toothbrush and toothpaste (per person)
- shampoo and hairbrush
- sanitary napkins
- towel and facecloth (per person)
- Other essential items
- blankets for each person
- photocopies of personal documents – including insurance policy
- recent photos of each person
- activity books and/or playing cards
- three day supply of food and water for pets
Place these items in a waterproof container. Store your disaster safety kit in a convenient place so it is accessible when disaster strikes. Check your kit every six months to ensure that it meets your changing needs, the water and food supply are fresh, and batteries are in working order. Ask your physician or pharmacist about storing medications. Disasters can strike at anytime. Be prepared!
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