Water - 4 litres of water per person, per day (2 litres for drinking, 2 litres for hygiene and cooking). Don’t forget your pets!

Food - Set aside food that won’t spoil, such as canned food, energy bars and dried fruits. Replace once a year prior to expiry. Don’t forget a can opener!

Flashlight and Radio - Wind-up radios and flashlights are essential

First Aid Kit - Make your own or buy one. Keep it with your other emergency supplies.

Special Items - include prescription medications, infant formula, pet food and equipment for people with disabilities.

Other Essential Items - Cash in smaller bills, candles, matches.

Assemble Your Supplies and Your Family’s Emergency Plan - Prepare a plan including out-of-area contact information and a family re-unification plan. Store supplies in a suitable container.

Make a Plan
A family emergency plan will help you and your family know what to do in case of an emergency. Every Saanich household needs an emergency plan.

Know the Facts
It is important to remember that disasters have occurred in our region that would have a tremendous impact on our lives if they were to happen today.

Utilities
After any disaster, we can expect to have a disruption, or lose, our utility services.

Sanitation
After any disaster, stress will be high and immunity low. Children, the elderly and people with chronic health problems or weakened immune systems will be more vulnerable to - and seriously affected by - communicable diseases.

Parents and Teachers
Children are vulnerable when events or disasters occur. The following information will help you learn how to help children cope with a disaster.