Do You Have a Emergency Kit Ready?

There is a possibility of utility outages, slippery surfaces, and broken tree branches due to ice build-up.

Build a 72-hour survival kit to stay prepared for any emergency. Learn more about what to include in your kit below.

If road conditions become hazardous, please only travel for essential reasons to allow emergency responders and road crews to move safely.

Essential Suggested Items for Your 72-Hour Emergency Kit

Water — two litres of water per person per day (include small bottles)
Food that won't spoil, such as canned food, energy bars and dried foods (replace once a year)
Manual can opener
Wind-up or battery-powered flashlight (and extra batteries)
Wind-up or battery-powered radio (and extra batteries)
First aid kit
Extra keys for your car and house
Cash, travellers' cheques and change
Important family documents such as identification, insurance and bank records
Emergency plan — include a copy in your kit as well as contact information

Two additional litres of water per person per day for cooking and cleaning
Candles and matches or lighter (place in sturdy containers and do not burn unattended)
Change of clothing and footwear for each household member
Sleeping bag or warm blanket for each household member
Toiletries and personal hygiene items
Hand sanitizer, toilet paper and garbage bags
Prepaid phone card, mobile phone charger
Pet food and supplies
Infant formula, baby food and supplies
Activities for children like books, puzzles or toys
Prescription medications, medical equipment
Utensils, plates and cups
Household chlorine bleach or water purifying tablets
Basic tools (hammer, pliers, wrench, screwdrivers, work gloves, pocket knife)
Small fuel-operated stove and fuel
Whistle (to attract attention)
Duct tape

Environment Canada has issued a Special Weather Statement for Centre Hastings regarding a potential spring ice storm this weekend (late Friday through Monday).