KENT-HARRISON EMERGENCY PROGRAM

Emergency Program Coordinator

 Roger Poulton - Phone 604-798-2528

Are YOU & Your Family READY?!

  •  If you had 15 minutes to evacuate, what would you take? Where would you go?

  • What if you were isolated at home? Could you survive at least 3 days without heat, power, running water, or telephone services, and with only the supplies you have on hand?

  • What if a disaster struck while you were at work?

  • What if a child or elderly member of your family was home alone?

  • What if you were separated from your family? How would you find them?

Everyone needs to think about these things before a disaster occurs. Coping with a disaster is much more difficult and dangerous if you're not prepared. Some people don't take disaster preparedness seriously because they don't think it will ever happen to them. If it does, they assume there's nothing they can do about it. The truth is, disasters can happen any time, anywhere. The better prepared you are, the better off you'll be. Disaster preparedness isn't just a case of preparing for the worst; it's being prepared to do your best when it matters most. 

During an emergency, services of all sorts could be disrupted. Stores, gas stations, etc. may be closed. Roads may be blocked and help not available for some time. You could be on your own for perhaps days. A properly prepared and maintained Emergency Supply Kit can be the key to bringing you and your family through a major disaster.

The kit should contain everything your family needs for self sufficiency for at least 72 hours. Some stores sell more or less complete kits, but they can be put together an item at a time. When assembling the food items for your home emergency kit, choose foods that:

  • Do not need refrigeration (such as canned tuna, beans) 

  • Need little or no preparation

  • Are familiar foods

  • Will not increase thirst

  • Require little or no water

Water is the most important item to choose. You will need 4 liters (1 gal) per person per day. Water may be purified by boiling or using bleach but bottled water is the best.

Ensure that you have your families medications, (with the Drug Identification numbers if you have to refill them) and food for your pets. There are numerous links below that will assist you with check lists in preparation, should an emergency should occur.

STEP 1: COMPLETE your Emergency Preparedness Guide

STEP 2: There are several Emergency Supplies Check  lists that are available . . . use them as a guide to create your Personal Emergency Supply Kit for you & your family

Click Here For Emergency Resource Information

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