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Lists and information about what to include in your emergency kit and in your home to sustain you and your household for unexpected situations.
Unexpected situations happen every day. Having supplies is one thing you can do to help your household better manage disruptions whether they are big or small.
Why should you have an emergency kit?
Having an emergency kit is one step to being more prepared.
What goes in your emergency kit?
Start building your emergency kit with these basic supplies.
Table 1. Supplies for sheltering at home and emergency kits
Sheltering at home (minimum 14 days) |
Emergency kit (minimum 72 hours) |
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Food |
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Water and liquids (4 litres, per person, per day) |
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Medical supplies |
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Critical records |
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First aid kit |
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Sanitation supplies |
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Other items |
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You can also buy prepackaged basic kits, including vehicle and pet kits. Pre-purchased kits will need to be personalized for your specific needs. Visit Get Prepared for more information.
Use the following checklists to build specific emergency kits. Translated versions are also available in عربي (Arabic), 简体中文 (Simplified Chinese), 繁體中文 (Traditional Chinese), ਪੰਜਾਬੀ (Punjabi), Deutsch (High German), Plautdietsch (Low German), Español (Spanish), Français (French) and Tagalog (Tagalog).
Emergency supply requirements vary depending on your needs. You will need to decide which essential items to include.
Use the change in seasons as a reminder to check your supplies and kits to ensure:
You should also consider seasonal requirements when you update your kits.
In the spring include:
In the fall include:
When packing your supplies, group like items and package them in clear plastic bags to help organize and protect them from melting, broken or spoiled items.
Being prepared can take the inconvenience out of unexpected situations. Having a small kit with your every day items you don’t want to leave home without can help you be prepared for many situations.
Items to consider include:
Connect with the Alberta Emergency Management Agency:
Hours: 8:15 am to 4:30 pm (open Monday to Friday, closed statutory holidays)
Phone: 780-422-9000
Toll free: 310-0000 before the phone number (in Alberta)
Email: [email protected]
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