Family Supplies Kit The items listed below are most likely what you will need to take with you in an evacuation. Consider these items as your portable home. Pack each item in a tightly sealed plastic bag and store these in containers that are easily carried, such as backpacks or duffel bags. Food Pack at least a three-day supply of nonperishable food. Select foods that are compact, light weight and require no refrigeration, preparation or cooking and little or no water: canned meat, fruit, vegetables, peanut butter, granola bars, trail mix, nuts comfort food - cookies, coffee, tea, favourite treats paper plates, cups, utensils manual can opener, pocket knife Personal Items one complete change of clothing per person (updated annually), plus: jacket, heavy socks, mitts, and toque (depending on the season) sleeping bags or blankets toilet paper, paper towels, wet wipes soap, liquid detergent feminine hygiene items baby supplies medications, toothbrush, tooth paste first aid kit -- St. John Ambulance or Red Cross financial and personal records Equipment battery or wind up radio flashlight extra batteries a whistle candles, matches/lighter cellular phone Water 2 litres per person per day for drinking & 2 litres per person per day for cooking and sanitation (one day's supply), changed every 6 months to keep fresh. Purify water before use.
