Emergency Kits

Water (at least two litres per person per day). Use small bottles that can be carried in case of an evacuation order.
Food that won’t spoil, such as canned or dried foods and energy bars.
Manual can opener
Wind-up or battery-powered radio (and extra batteries)
Wind-up or battery-powered flashlight (and extra batteries)
Cash (small bills) and change (for pay phones)
First-aid kit
Extra keys for your car and house
Emergency plan and contact information
Medications, important documents, infant formula, pet food, special items for family members with disabilities or special needs, or any other items necessary to personalize your kit

Additional two litres of water per person per day (for cooking, cleaning, etc.)
Change of clothing and footwear for each family member
Blankets or sleeping bags
Toiletries
Hand sanitizer
Plastic garbage bags
Utensils
Toilet paper
Household chlorine bleach or water purifying tablets
Basic tools (hammer, screwdrivers, pliers, wrench, work gloves, dust mask, pocket knife)
Small fuel-driven stove with fuel (follow manufacturer’s directions and store properly)
Duct tape (e.g. to tape up windows, doors, air vents, etc.)
Whistle (to attract attention)

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
Wind-up or battery-powered flashlight (and extra batteries)
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)

In the event that you have to evacuate your home a portable emergency “go kit” is also recommended. Your kit should include:

Copies of important documents (Insurance papers, deeds, wills)
Seven-day supply of prescription medications
Local map
Extra clothing and footwear
Cash (small bills) and change (for pay phones)
Extra keys for your car and house
Emergency plan and contact information
Infant formula, pet food, special items for family members with disabilities or special needs, or any other items necessary to personalize your kit