Family Survival Supply Kit
Family Survival Supply Kit
Water:
· Store water in plastic containers such as clean, soft drink bottles or purchase sealed bottled water in bulk
· Store at least four litres of water per person per day (two litres for drinking, two litres for food preparation/sanitation)
· Keep at least a three-day supply of water for each person in your household
· Store water purification tablets or chlorine bleach and an eyedropper to disinfect water
Food:
· Store at least a three-day supply of non-perishable food
· If you must heat food, pack a can of commercial heating/cooking fuel or a portable camp cook stove - do not use a barbecue indoors
· Rotate your stored food items every six months
Tools and Supplies:
· Mess kits or paper cups, plates and plastic utensils
· Battery-operated radio and extra batteries
· Flashlight and extra batteries
· Cash or travelers' cheques, credit cards, change
· Non-electrical can opener, utility knife
· Fire extinguisher (small canister, ABC type)
· Shut-off wrench to turn off household gas and water
· Tube tent
· Duct tape
· Pliers
· Compass
· Matches in a waterproof container
· Aluminum foil
· Plastic storage containers
· Signal flare
· Paper, pencil
· Needles, thread
Non-prescription Drugs:
· Pain relievers (ie: acetaminophen)
· Anti-diarrhea medication
· Sun screen (SPF 15 or higher)
· Antacid (for stomach upset)
· Laxative
First Aid Kit should include:
· First Aid manual
· Sterile adhesive bandages in assorted sizes
· 2 inch sterile gauze pads (4-6)
· 4 inch sterile gauze pads (4-6)
· Hypoallergenic adhesive tape
· Triangular bandages (3)
· 2 inch sterile roller bandages (3 rolls)
· 3 inch sterile roller bandages (3 rolls)
· Scissors
· Tweezers
· Moistened towelettes
· Antiseptic or antiseptic towelettes
· Thermometer
· Tongue depressor (2)
· Assorted sizes of safety pins
· Cleansing agent/soap
· Latex gloves (2 pairs)
Clothing and Bedding
Include at least one complete change of clothing and footwear per person.
· Sturdy shoes or work boots
· Rain gear
· Blankets or sleeping bags
· Hat and gloves, scarves
· Thermal underwear
· Sweaters
Special Items:
Remember family members with special needs, such as infants and elderly or persons with disabilities
Information taken from the Public Safety Canada website @ www.getprepared.gc.ca/index_e.asp
