The Canadian Red Cross urges all Canadians to have an emergency kit on hand in the event of a weather disaster. As Hurricane Sandy continues to churn towards Canada, here’s a list of equipment it may be wise to have on hand– Update or purchase property/tenant insurance
— Bottled water
— Non-perishable food
— Manual can opener
— Radio (battery or wind-up)
— Flashlight, glow sticks
— Extra batteries
— First aid kit
— Cash in small bills, coins
— Spare house and car keys
— Emergency phone list
— Emergency Plan
— Blanket or sleeping bag
— Key documents (ID, insurance, etc.)
— Prescription medications
— Spare clothes, footwear
— Personal toiletries
— Signalling whistle
— Garbage bags
— Duct tape
— Plastic sheet/tarpaulin
— Light rope
— Basic tools (wrench, pliers, etc.)
— Small shovel or spade
— Fire extinguisher (ABC type)
— Paper and pens, pencils
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