A 72-hour kit for an Ontario home
Build it a little at a time, in whatever order suits you. No single kit fits every home, so adjust it for yours.
Water and food
- Water for three days. Canada's list says at least 2 litres per person per day, and Ontario's says 4, which also covers cooking and washing.
- Three days of non-perishable food your household will actually eat
- A manual can opener
- A way to treat water, such as purification tablets
- Pet food and water, if you have pets
- Formula, diapers and something comforting, if you have young children
Light, power and information
- A flashlight or headlamp you can find in the dark
- A crank or battery radio
- Spare batteries for everything that needs them
- A charged power bank and a cable
- Some cash in small bills, because card machines may not work without power
Health and safety
- A first aid kit
- A supply of the medications you rely on. Ask your pharmacist or doctor how best to keep a reserve.
- Hygiene items, sanitizer, masks and garbage bags
- Warm layers, and blankets or sleeping bags for each person
- Spare glasses or contact lenses
Home and paperwork
- Copies of ID, insurance and other important papers, kept together
- Spare house and car keys
- Everyone old enough knows how to shut off water, electricity and gas
In an emergency, call 911. WeVenture isn't an emergency service.
This guide is a plain summary of official advice, not a guarantee, and no single plan fits every home. Follow local officials in a real emergency.
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