The items listed below are most likely what you will need to take with you in an evacuation.

Consider these items as your portable home. Pack each item in a tightly sealed plastic bag and store these in containers that are easily carried, such as backpacks or duffel bags.

FOOD

Pack at least a three-day supply of nonperishable food. Select foods that are compact, light weight and require no refrigeration, preparation or cooking and little or no water:

• canned meat, fruit, vegetables, peanut butter, granola bars, trail mix, nuts
• comfort food - cookies, coffee, tea, favorite treats
• paper plates, cups, utensils
• manual can opener, pocket knife

PERSONAL ITEMS

• one complete change of clothing per person (updated annually), plus: jacket, heavy socks, mitts, and toque (depending on the season)
• sleeping bags or blankets
• toilet paper, paper towels, wet wipes
• soap, liquid detergent
• feminine hygiene items
• baby supplies
• medications, toothbrush, tooth paste
• first aid kit -- St. John Ambulance or Red Cross
• financial and personal records

EQUIPMENT

• battery or wind up radio
• flashlight
• extra batteries
• a whistle
• candles, matches/lighter
• cellular phone

WATER

2 litres per person per day for drinking & 2 litres per person per day for cooking and sanitation (one day's supply), changed every 6 months to keep fresh. Purify water before use.