Personal emergency preparedness

If a disaster occurs tomorrow are you prepared?

Have you asked yourself; what if, what would I do and what would I need?

In the event of a disaster, it may take up to 72 hours before emergency crews can reach you and take care of your basic needs; shelter, food and water.

Planning ahead and gathering a few basic items may be the difference between being self sufficient and comfortable or being cold, wet hungry and miserable. It could even be the difference between life and death.

Below are links to help you plan ahead and be prepared should the worst happen.

• 72 Hour Canada
• The Canadian Centre for Emergency Preparedness
• The Canadian Red Cross emergency preparedness information and check list
• The Canadian Red Cross emergency preparedness information for people with disabilities