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WATCH OUT!
Your safety is your first priority dur-
ing an emergency. Your route to med-
ical personnel may be blocked.
If the emergency has caused several
injuries your access to medical care
may be delayed.
TAKE THESE
PRECAUTIONS DURING
AN EMERGENCY TO
ENSURE YOUR SAFETY.
• Barbecues and cookstoves are
designed for cooking outside. During an emergency, it's wise to keep
them outside. Barbecues, cookstoves and kerosene lamps release dan-
gerous fumes which can overcome you if they are used indoors where
there is little ventilation. Keep in mind that you won't know if fumes
have reached a dangerous level. During a power outage only battery
operated smoke and carbon monoxide detectors will be functioning.
• Learn how to connect your generator before you need to use it.
Although generators make dealing with an emergency a little easier,
they can be a danger if they are not hooked up properly. If it is wired
into the municipal wires, linemen working to restore power can be
electrocuted. Linemen do not know if a generator is in use and will
assume the lines are dead during a power outage.
• If there is a power outage, turn off the main switch. Unplug and
turn off the appliances. Also turn off the water taps connected to your
washing machine and dishwasher. When the power is restored, plug
in only the most essential appliances, leaving other items for a few
hours.
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information on emer-
gency planning:
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www.sgcs.gov.on.ca
www.huroncounty.ca
DEVELOPING AN EMERGENCY KIT
Your emergency food and water kit should include enough food and
water for three days. Include ready -to -eat foods which require no
refrigeration.
Drinking Water
At least one litre per person per day
Remember to include enough water for your pets
Food
Canned food such as soups, stews, baked beans, pasta, meat,
poultry, fish, vegetables, fruit
Crackers and biscuits
Honey, peanut butter, syrup, jam, salt/pepper, sugar,
instant coffee, tea
For Babies and Toddlers
Diapers, bottle milk
Toys, crayons and paper
For Other Family Members
Prescription medication
Extra eye glasses
Keep at least one week's supply of medication in your
emergency kit - include copies of prescriptions for your
medicine and glasses
Equipment
Knives, forks and spoons
Manual can opener, bottle opener
Fuel stove and fuel (follow manufacturer's instructions)
Disposable cups and plates
Waterproof matches and plastic garbage bags
Emergency Survival Kit
Flashlight and batteries
Battery operated radio, flashlights and extra batteries
First aid kit
Candles and matches or lighter
Extra car keys and cash, including coins for pay phones
Important papers (identification for everyone, personal
documents, health card, driver's license, wallet,
credit cards, and cash)
Food and bottled water
Clothes and footwear - include one change of
clothes per person
Medical needs
Toilet articles
Pillows, blankets and sleeping bags
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