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Are you prepared for 72 hours?

Are you and your family prepared to be self-sustaining for up to 72 hours? Each month, we will publish one small step for you and your family to work on. Complete each step and by the end of the year, you and your family will be better prepared to handle an emergency.

Step 1 - Assess your risk

Step 2 - Store 72 hours worth of water

Step 3 - Be ready to evacuate

Step 4 - Store 72 hours worth of food

Step 5 - Add to your emergency preparedness kit

Step 6 - Get involved in your community

Step 7 - Know how to get in touch with family

Step 8 - Ensure that people who depend on your are prepared for a disaster

Step 9 - Know how emergency information will be communicated

Step 10 - Get prepared for a potential power outage and know what to do

Step 11 - Be prepared to be self-sufficient for 72 hours

Step 12 - Take a first aid class and have a first aid kit available

Further information
780-410-8550
emergencyservices@strathcona.ca

Last updated: Thursday, March 01, 2012
Page ID: 7587

Are you prepared for 72 hours?

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