Build an Emergency Kit
A well-stocked emergency kit can help you and your household stay safe and comfortable for at least 72 hours during an emergency. Start with the basics, then customize your kit based on your household’s needs, local risks, and the season.
72-Hour Emergency Kit Basics
Every household should have basic supplies ready in case of an emergency. Use the checklist below to help you build a kit with essential items like water, food, medications, flashlights, batteries, important documents, and other supplies you may need if services are disrupted.
Watch: How to Build an Emergency Kit
Learn how to prepare a basic emergency kit with helpful guidance from the Government of Canada.
Customize Your Kit
Different emergencies, households, and climates call for different supplies. Your kit may need to include extra items for children, seniors, pets, medical needs, winter weather, power outages, flooding, or evacuation.
Learn more about emergency kits, customize your supplies, or purchase a kit through the Government of Canada: Emergency kits - Canada.ca