Emergency Plan Should Include:
- Two safe meeting locations
(one in your neighborhood and one farther away)
- A family communication plan (including out of town contacts) as local networks may not be available.
- List of people in your personal support network.
TIPS:
- Discuss your plan with family, friends and caregivers
- Teach others about special needs
(ie. use of medical equipment or administration of medication)
- Practice your plan
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Survival Kits should include enough supplies to last for 3 days:
- Food (non Perishable and easy to prepare items) and a can opener
- Water (4 litres per person per day)
- Medication(s)
- Flashlight
Radio(crank or battery-run
- Extra batteries
- First-Aid Kit
- Hand sanitizer or moist towelettes
- Important papers (ie. copies of identification, contact list copies of prescriptions)
- Extra car keys and cash
- Whistle (to attract attention if needed)
- Medical Suppiles and equipment
Prescription eyeware and footware
- Dentures and supplies
- Pet food and supplies
- Clothes and shoes
- Sleeping bag or blanket
- Personal items and toiletries
- Playing cards or travel game
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