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Emergencies: Be Prepared

Include special items that may be required for individuals
with disabilities or special needs. Emergency Management
Ontario has produced an excellent guide on emergency
preparedness for individuals with disabilities and special needs.
The guide is available on their web site.
emergencymanagementontario.ca

Families with infants and toddlers also have additional
needs. Remember to include baby food, formula, bottles or
sippy cups, diapers, baby wipes, toys, crayons, paper and
other items as required.

72 HOUR BASIC EMERGENCY KIT
CHECKLIST

Water – 4 litres per person per day Toothbrushes & toothpaste
Non-perishable food Whistle to attract attention

Manual can opener Spare batteries for flashlights
CHECK YOUR First aid kit and radio
KIT DURING Prescription medications Spare house and car keys
EMERGENCY Flashlight and batteries Money - include small bills and

PREPAREDNESS Cell phone charger change.
WEEK WHICH Radio and batteries or crank radio A copy of your emergency plan

TAKES PLACE Candles and matches or a lighter Emergency contact information
DURING THE FIRST A basic analog telephone Copies of important documents
FULL WEEK OF MAY Warm clothing and footwear Recent photos of each family

EACH YEAR. Blanket or sleeping bag for each member

person Playing cards, games or small
toys
Toilet paper, feminine hygiene Infant supplies and diapers if
products and other personal care needed
supplies
Plastic garbage bags

Soap, shampoo and gel hand
sanitizer

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