Prepare Yourself A Vancouver Island Emergency Kit
There’s barely a place in Canada that has not been affected by some kind of natural disaster in the last decade. The tragedies range from nasty floods to blazing fires in British Columbia, windstorms knocking out power lines in Ontario, to heavy snowfalls in the Maritimes. Our federal government strongly suggests that an emergency kit be organized for all Canadian residences; that will insure basic assistance in case of a major power outage or lack of water supply for up to three days. Arrange your emergency items in a backpack or duffel bag or whatever will make it easier to carry. Store it in a place that is not difficult to access. Also, make sure every family member is aware of where it is kept. Use the following list to insure that the essential items are included in your household emergency kit.
Drinking Water: Have bottles of water, providing each family member with two- three liters a day.
Canned Food: this way you can store it for long periods of time without it going bad. Granola and energy bars or dried fruit are also smart foods to include.
Can-opener: don’t forget that can opener to remove the lids of the canned food. Also add any others kitchen utensils you can think of that would come in handy.
Flashlight with batteries: add extra batteries too.
Other Light Providers: candles and matches, perhaps a lighter too.
Handy Wind-up Radios: will help you stay informed of plan of action.
First aid kit: this can be bought already made up or you can create your own. You may have to add specific prescription drugs or baby food and formula.
Car and House Keys
Money: change or low small amounts.
Last but not least, design an emergency course of action and put a copy in your kit. On it also add any information that will help you to reach one another, a special place where you would unite if you were some how separated or in different locations at the time of a disaster. Don’t forget to draw a diagram of all of your homes exits.