Emergency Preparedness - Is Your Emergency Kit Ready?
An emergency can happen with little warning — power outages, storms, floods, and more. Being prepared can make all the difference.
To watch the Nova Scotia Emergency Management video on how to prepare an emergency kit, visit: How to prepare your emergency kit.
When preparing your kit:
- Make sure your kit is easy to carry
- Everyone in the household should know where it is
- Check your kit twice a year
- Replace food and water at least once a year
What to include in your kit:
- Your household’s emergency plan
- 6 litres of water per person (2L per day)
- Non-perishable food that doesn’t require cooking
- Manual can opener
- First aid kit
- 3-day supply of any prescription medication
- Wind-up or battery-powered flashlight
- Wind-up or battery-powered radio
- Extra batteries
- Money in small bills
- Copies of important documents (ID, insurance, etc.)
Bonus Tips:
- Keep your car’s gas tank as full as possible
- Keep your cell phone fully charged
Download a full emergency kit checklist here:
https://novascotia.ca/emergency-education/docs/emergency-kit-checklist-en.pdf
Download the Hurricane Safety Tips here:
https://novascotia.ca/emergency-education/docs/hurricanes-en.pdf
