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Household Emergency Preparedness
We invite you to prepare for an unexpected emergency in the following ways:
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Emergency Preparedness Information for Tuscany Ward Members and Friends
This information has been compiled by members of the Tuscany Ward of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. It should be adapted to meet personal and family needs.
Create a Written Emergency Plan
Have a houseshold discussion about what to do in case of emergency. Create a written emergency plan that addresses the following:- Determine and document a pre-defined meeting place.
- Identify at least one escape route for each room in the house. Multiple escape routes are desireable.
- Ensure each member of the household knows where to find the "grab and go bags".
- Make sure children know when to call 9-1-1.
- Identify an emergency muster/reunion point.
- Have an offline copy of emergency contact information.
This information is adapted from the City of Calgary's Emergency Action Plan.
Prepare Grab and Go Bags
A "Grab and Go" bag is intended provide basic support for approximately 72 hours.
Each member of a household should have his or her own "grab and go bag". A basic "grab and go" bag could have the following items:
- Food items (protein bars)
- Bottled water
- Warm clothing (sweater, hat, gloves, blanket)
- Change of clothes
- 100$ cash in small bills and coins
- First aid kit
- Flashlight
- Pocket Knife
- Copies of important documents
- Prescription medications, medical documents
- Pet food and pet medications
Get additional "grab and go bag ideas" from the City of Calgary's 72 Hour Kit page.
Establish a 14 Day Food and Water Supply
Families are encouraged to store a 14 to 30 day supply of food, water and basic household items.
- An average person needs 2100 calories/day.
- 4 Liters (1 gallon)/day/person for 30 days. Water placed in sealable & sanitized containers. Add 1/4 teaspoon of plain (standard) bleach per gallong of tap water.
- Actively use and replenish your emergency supply to keep it current.
Build Finacial Self-Reliance
- Start building an emergency savings/reserve. Little money, saved regularly can accumulate to significant amounts over time
- Keep a number of small bills at home in a safe place
- Follow the principles of provident living (spend less than you earn, avoid debt, live within a budget, reduce what you spend on non-essential items)
- Ensure adequate insurance coverage (home, personal, auto, etc...)
- Have a visual inventory of valueable belongings
- Gather financial and critical documents on a USB thumbdrive (passport, drivers license, birth certificate, social insurance, medical information, immunizations, medications, other official documents, etc...)