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Individuals and Families:

Residents of the Sunshine Coast are encouraged to take the 72 Hour Emergency Preparedness message a few steps further.

Due to logistical aspects facing the coast, residents are being reminded to plan to be self-sufficient for at least 1 week. Following a large disaster affecting the Sunshine Coast and the Lower Mainland, damage to critical infrastructure such as roads, ferry terminals and hydro transmission lines will very likely be slow in recovery due to a lack of supplies and manpower. Emergency services will be very busy providing assistance, first to those in the most need such as the elderly, homeless and disabled. By being prepared at home, residents will significantly reduce the burden on already over-worked responders, many of whom are volunteers.

By taking a few simple steps, you and your family will remain more comfortable and safe following a disaster: 


                                                                                                                   Davis Bay, Sechelt BC - Storm Surge


Family Emergency Preparedness Kit Supplies:

SUPPLIES:
Axe
Paper/ pen
Bleach (unscented) w/eyedropper
Bucket w/ lid
Bug dope
Ca$h
Camp stove w/fuel
Can opener
Candles                                                                                                           
Cards/toys
Cooking pot
Whistles
Crescent wrench
Paper plates/cups/forks
Duct tape
Survival manual
Dust masks
Fire extinguisher
First aid guide
First aid kit
Radio w/batteries
Flashlight w/batteries
Gloves
Hammer/nails
Aluminum foil
Mirror
Multi-tool
Orange garbage bags
Out of town contact #
Personal medication: 1 week supply
Pry bar
Rope Family photos
Scissors
Shovel
Space blankets
Survival guide
Tarp Help/OK sign
Toilet paper
Water purification tablets
Waterless hand sanitizer
Waterproof matches
FOOD: 1 week supply
WATER:  4L/day/person
PETS: Crate/Carrier, Dish, Food/Water , ID Tags, Leash, Muzzle, Photos 

26 Weeks to Emergency Preparedness:   (Click here for information)

Grab and Go Kit:    (Click here for more information)

Emergency Pet Care: (Click here for more information)

Preparedness Advice for the Disabled: (click below for information)

Disabilities / Special Needs
Personal Preparedness Tips for People With Disabilities
Self Assessment Checklist
Mobility Disabilities
Cognative Disabilities
Communication & Speach Related Disabilities
Visual Disabilities
Hearing Impairement
Service Animals & Pet Owners 
 

Contact Information: 
Emergency Program Coordinator - Bill Elsner
Tel  - (604)885-6887
Fax - (604)885-6860
bill.elsner@scrd.ca