Prepare for an Emergency
Family Supplies Kit
The items listed below are most likely what you will need to take with you in an evacuation.
Consider these items as your portable home. Pack each item in a tightly sealed plastic bag and store these in containers that are easily carried, such as backpacks or duffel bags.
Food
Pack at least a three-day supply of nonperishable food. Select foods that are compact, lightweight and require no refrigeration, preparation or cooking and little or no water:
- canned meat, fruit, vegetables, peanut butter, granola bars, trail mix, nuts
- comfort food - cookies, coffee, tea, favourite treats
- paper plates, cups, utensils
- manual can opener, pocket knife
Personal Items
- one complete change of clothing per person (updated annually), plus: jacket, heavy socks, mitts, and toque (depending on the season)
- sleeping bags or blankets
- toilet paper, paper towels, wet wipes
- soap, liquid detergent
- feminine hygiene items
- baby supplies
- medications, toothbrush, tooth paste
- first aid kit -- St. John Ambulance or Red Cross
- financial and personal records
Equipment
- battery or wind up radio
- flashlight
- extra batteries
- a whistle
- candles, matches/lighter
- cellular phone
Water
2 litres per person per day for drinking & 2 litres per person per day for cooking and sanitation (one day's supply), changed every 6 months to keep fresh. Purify water before use.
Emotional Reactions
It is important to realize that after an emergency you may not act like yourself for a while.
Most people caught in an emergency usually feel confused. They may tremble, feel numb, vomit or faint. Immediately after the event they often feel bewildered, overwhelmed, shocked, and relieved to be alive. These feelings and reactions are normal.
Later, many survivors sleep poorly, have no appetite, are angry with those around them, or panic at the slightest hint of a storm. Kids may start thumb sucking or bed wetting. These feelings and reactions are normal, too.
Things to do after an emergency
- Talk about your feelings.
- Understand that your feelings are real.
- Realize that when you suffer a loss, you grieve.
- Recognize that you need time to heal.
- Contact any of the Help-Lines listed below. All provide 24-hour crisis line service.
Help Lines
Kids Help Phone 1-800-668-6868
Teen Touch 1-800-563-TEEN
Westman Women's Shelter 204-727-3644 or 1-800-862-2727
Mobile Crisis Unit 204-725-4411 or 1-888-379-7699
Contact Us
City of Brandon
410 9th Street
Brandon, MB R7A 6A2
Phone: 204-729-2186
Mon - Fri: 8:30am - 5pm
Sat - Sun: Closed
Stat Holidays: Closed