Family Emergency Survival Kit

Basic Items Needed

Keep items in an easy to carry bag and check the contents twice a year for expiry dates of your food and water.

• Non-perishable food
• Manual can opener
• Bottled water (4L per person, per day)
• Flashlight (w/batteries) or crank flashlight
• Radio (w/batteries) or crank radio
• Candles and matches/lighter
• First-aid kit
• Whistle
• Clothing and footwear
• Blankets or sleeping bags
• Toilet paper and other personal items
• Extra keys and cash
• Important papers (identification, insurance)
• Playing cards

Customize your kit to meet the needs of your family. If you or someone in your household has a disability or special need, check out the Emergency Preparedness Guide for People with Disabilities/Special Needs at www.ontario.ca/beprepared for additional information on what to include in your emergency survival kit and family plan.