Home Emergency Supplies
All households should have at least 14 days of emergency supplies on hand in the event you are unable to leave your home. It is important to note that you can build these kits slowly throughout the year, and as you can afford them. Review this list every six months and replace any items that have been used or have expired.
If you already have these items in your home, the key is to make sure they are organized and easy to find. Would you be able to find your flashlight in the dark? Ensure everyone in your household is aware of where these items are located.
Emergency Go Kits
In the event you need to leave your home quickly due to an emergency or disaster, all members of your household should have Emergency Go Kits stored in an easily accessible location in your home. Your Emergency Go Kit should contain essential items to sustain you and your family for up to 24 hours. Review the items in your kits every six months and replace any items that have been used or have expired.
Other types of Emergency Go Kits
Remember to prepare Emergency Go Kits for others in your family that have different needs. It is recommended you create Emergency Go Kits for each child, pet, and anyone in your family with additional needs.
Emergency Go Kits for Children
An Emergency Go Kit for babies and children should contain essential items to sustain and entertain your baby or child during a potentially stressful situation. Review the items in your kit every six months and replace any items that have been used or have expired.
Emergency Go Kits for Children
Emergency Go Kits for Pets
An Emergency Go Kit for babies and children should contain essential items to sustain and entertain your baby or child during a potentially stressful situation. Review the items in your kit every six months and replace any items that have been used or have expired.
Additional Considerations
Special diets and physical challenges require careful consideration when creating an Emergency Go Kit. You want to ensure you identify the unique needs of the individual. This could include daily medication, special dietary foods, power for medical devices, or service animal care.
Emergency Vehicle Kit
Special diets and physical challenges require careful consideration when creating an Emergency Go Kit. You want to ensure you identify the unique needs of the individual. This could include daily medication, special dietary foods, power for medical devices, or service animal care.
Important Documents
Ensure you can easily access your digital and physical copies of important documents during an emergency or disaster. Digital copies should be saved on a secure, password protected USB drive stored in your Emergency Go Kit, or on cloud storage. Physical copies should be in a waterproof, portable container or sealable bag placed in your Emergency Go Kit. Physical copies of important documents ensures you have access to critical information even if electronic devices fail or are inaccessible.
Consider including copies of the following important documents
First Aid Kit
All households and Emergency Go Kits should contain a comprehensive first aid kit to be able to immediately treat minor injuries and illnesses during an emergency or disaster.
Consider including the following items in your First Aid Kit
Emergency Response Information Kit (E.R.I.K.)
The Emergency Response Information Kit (E.R.I.K.) was developed in response to community concerns regarding the availability of adequate information in emergency situations. ERIK is ideal for seniors, chronically ill persons, those who live alone or who have caregivers, and others who have speech difficulties or communication barriers.
Your ERIK should include a health information form with your personal information, medical history, allergies, medication, as well as contact information and your health card numbers. Also consider adding a health care directive form and your organ and tissue donor card if applicable. Once your kit is completed, it should be placed on your fridge door where emergency crews are trained to look should there be an emergency in your home.
For more information on ERIK, visit the City of Winnipeg's webpage on ERIK, and connect with your health care provider or a Services to Seniors Resource Coordinator near you.