NR CAER Emergency Preparedness

Industry and municipal emergency response teams work together in the Northeast Region CAER area.

Emergency Food and Water Kit | Emergency Survival Kit | Emergency Car Kit

Expect the unexpected and plan for it. Prepare now so you know what to do in an emergency. Find out what natural or technological disasters could happen in your community and plan now.

Hazard proof your home.
Post emergency numbers including the UPDATEline at 1-866-653-9959.
Check your insurance.
Prepare an emergency survival kit.

Right after an emergency you may be confused or disoriented. Stay calm and remember the following procedures:

Help anyone who is injured.
Listen to your local radio station on your battery-operated radio for instructions.
Don't use the telephone unless it is absolutely necessary. Emergency crews will need all available lines.
Check your home for damage and remember to use a flashlight not matches in case of gas leaks.
Check for fires or fire and household hazards.
Sniff for gas leaks starting at the water heater. If you smell gas, turn off the main gas valve, open windows and get everyone outside quickly.
Shut off any other damaged utilities.
Confine or secure your pets.
Check on your neighbours.

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EMERGENCY FOOD AND WATER KIT

Have at least a three-day supply of food and water on hand. Choose ready-to-eat foods that your family likes and doesn't need refrigeration.

WATER

Drinking water - at least two litres per person per day
FOOD
Canned food - soups, stews, baked beans, pasta, meat, poultry, fish, vegetables, fruits
Crackers and biscuits
Honey, peanut butter, syrup, jam, salt and pepper, sugar, instant coffee, tea
EQUIPMENT
Knives, forks, spoons
Disposable cups and plates
Manual can opener, bottle opener
Fuel stove and fuel (follow manufacturer's instructions.) Don't use a barbecue indoors.
Waterproof matches and plastic garbage bags

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EMERGENCY SURVIVAL KIT

Flashlight and batteries
Radio and batteries or crank radio
Spare batteries
First-aid kit
Candles and matches/lighter
Extra car keys and cash (including coins/cards for telephone)
Important papers (identification for everyone, personal documents)
Food and bottled water (see above)
Clothing and footwear (one change of clothes per person)
Blankets or sleeping bags (one blanket or sleeping bag per person)
Toilet paper and other personal supplies
Medication
Backpack/duffel bag (or something else to carry the emergency survival kit in, in case you have to evacuate)
Whistle (in case you need to attract someone's attention)
Playing cards, games

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EMERGENCY CAR KIT

Shovel
Sand, salt or kitty litter
Traction mats
Tow chain
Compass
Cloth or roll of paper towels
Warning light or road flares
Extra clothing and footwear
Emergency food pack
Axe or hatchet
Booster cables
Ice scraper and brush
Road maps
Matches and a 'survival' candle in a deep can (to warm hands, heat a drink or use as an emergency light)
Fire extinguisher
Methyl hydrate (for fuel line and windshield de-icing)
Flashlight
First-aid kit with seatbelt cutter
Blanket (special 'survival' blankets are best)

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