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Emergency Preparedness Week


OTTAWA, April 30, 2010— The Honourable Vic Toews, Minister of Public Safety, made the following statement on the 15th anniversary of Emergency Preparedness Week, which runs from May 2 – 8, 2010. This annual event promotes the importance of emergency preparedness, with countless activities planned in communities across Canada. This year’s theme is “72 Hours…Is Your Family Prepared?”

“All levels of government and first responders such as police, firefighters, and paramedics work hard to keep Canadians safe, but they are not the only ones with a role to play in emergencies. Individual Canadians also need to be prepared. During Emergency Preparedness Week, take the time to get prepared, whether it is finding out about local risks, preparing or updating an emergency kit, or talking with your friends and family about your emergency plan.   

For Emergency Preparedness Week, I invite all Canadians to take a few minutes to make a family emergency plan. This will help your family know what to do and how to stay in touch with each other when an emergency happens.  

By doing our part, first responders will be able to focus on those in urgent need first during an emergency. A little planning and preparation today can make a world of difference for each of us and our families.”

More information, including a new video on making a family emergency plan and how to complete it on online, is available at www.getprepared.gc.ca.

Are you prepare?

I have a kit and a plan myself, but i have to educate my parents.

Guy

http://www.getprepared.gc.ca/index-eng.aspx

Basic emergency kit

You may have some of these basic emergency kit items already, such as a flashlight, battery-operated radio, food, water and blankets. The key is to make sure they are organized, easy to find and easy to carry (in a suitcase with wheels or in a backpack) in case you need to evacuate your home. Whatever you do, don't wait for a disaster to happen.

Easy to carry – think of ways that you can pack your emergency kit so that you and those on your emergency plan can easily take the items with you, if necessary.

    * Water – two litres of water per person per day (Include small bottles that can be carried easily in case of an evacuation order)
    * Food – that won't spoil, such as canned food, energy bars and dried foods (remember to replace the food and water once a year)
    * Manual can opener
    * Flashlight and batteries
    * Battery–powered or wind–up radio (and extra batteries)
    * First aid kit
    * Special needs items – prescription medications, infant formula or equipment for people with disabilities
    * Extra keys – for your car and house
    * Cash – include smaller bills, such as $10 bills (travellers cheques are also useful) and change for payphones
    * Emergency plan – include a copy of it and ensure it contains in–town and out–of–town contact information


    * Two additional litres of water per person per day for cooking and cleaning
    * Candles and matches or lighter (place in sturdy containers and do not burn unattended)
    * Change of clothing and footwear for each household member
    * Sleeping bag or warm blanket for each household member
    * Toiletries
    * Hand sanitizer
    * Toilet paper
    * Utensils
    * Garbage bags
    * Household chlorine bleach or water purifying tablets
    * Basic tools (hammer, pliers, wrench, screwdrivers, work gloves, pocket knife)
    * Small fuel-operated stove and fuel
    * Whistle (to attract attention)
    * Duct tape

Guy

One more preference.


Make an emergency kit

Here's a list of what you'll need for your emergency kit. Store enough supplies
for at least 72 hours.
For your home

    * water: one gallon per person per day (a week's supply of water is preferable)
    * water purification kit
    * first aid kit, freshly stocked
    * first aid book
    * food can opener (non-electric)
    * blankets or sleeping bags and warm clothes
    * portable radio, flashlight and spare batteries
    * extra pair of eyeglasses
    * extra pair of house and car keys
    * fire extinguisher: A-B-C type
    * food, water and restraint (leash or carrier) for pets
    * cash and change
    * baby supplies: formula, bottle, pacifier, clothing, blankets, diaper wipes, disposable diapers, canned food and juices
    * spare medical prescriptions
    * list of important family information: physician numbers, style and serial number of medical devices such as pacemakers.

For your car

    * portable radio, flashlight and spare batteries
    * blanket
    * booster cables
    * cash and change
    * change of clothes, rain gear and sturdy footgear
    * fire extinguisher
    * first aid kit and manual
    * bottled water and non-perishable foods such as granola bars, raisins and chocolate
    * maps
    * shovel
    * flares
    * tire repair kit
    * list of important family information: physician numbers, style and serial number of medical devices such as pacemakers
    * food, water, toys and restraint (leash or carrier) for pets

siumaibb

Do you mean May in your title?

Guy

O yeah