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 disabled persons

Information taken from the Public Safety Canada website @ www.getprepared.gc.ca/index_e.asp

Family Survival Supply Kit

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