Building an emergency kit is easy and essential. Follow the basic supply lists below to make your own emergency kit.
- Non-perishable food: minimum three-day to one-week supply
- A manual can opener
- Water: four litres per person, per day for drinking and sanitation
- Phone charger, battery bank or inverter
- Radio
- Flashlight
- Extra batteries
- First-aid kit and medications
- Whistle
- Seasonal clothing, sturdy footwear and emergency blanket
- Copy of your emergency plan
- Copies of important documents
- Cash in small bills
- Personal toiletries and items, such as an extra pair of glasses or contact lenses
For more information visit
https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/safety/emergency-management/preparedbc/build-an-emergency-kit-and-grab-and-go-bag
