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COUNTY OF NEWELL
“Home of Dinosaur Provincial Park”
“Is Your Family Prepared?”
Emergency Preparedness Week is an annual event that takes place during the first full week of May and is
designed to increases public awareness about emergency preparedness and management.
The first step to being prepared for all types of emergencies is really three simple steps:
Know the Risks {Although the consequences of disasters can be similar, knowing the risks specific
to our community and our region can help you better prepare}.
Make a Plan {It will help you and your family know what to do.}
Household Plan {Plan your escape routes from your home. Try to think of two possibilities from
each room. Plan escape routes from your neighbourhood. Ensure that you have meeting places if
you have to leave your home in an emergency.}
Emergency Contact Information {Prepare it and keep a copy near your phone. You need numbers
for the Police, Fire, Ambulance, Health Clinic + Others.}
Emergency Instructions {When to call 9-1-1 – to report a fire, crime or to save a life. In case of a
major emergency, get your kit, follow your plan, make sure you are safe before assisting others,
listen to the radio or television for information from authorities and follow their instructions.}
Evacuation orders – Authorities will not ask you to leave your home unless they have reason to
believe you are in danger. Remember if you have to leave take your kit + essential medications,
copies of prescriptions and a cellular phone. If you have time leave a note or call an out of town
contact where you will be + take your pets with you and lock your home. If an evacuation centre
has been set up go there to get registered.}
Get an Emergency Kit {During an emergency, we all need some basic supplies. We may need to
get by without power or tap water. Be prepared to be self-sufficient for at least 72 hours in an
emergency}.
72 Hour Emergency Kit
Food and Water (3 day supply of non-perishables per person)
Protein/granola bars, trail mix/dried fruit, crackers, cereals, canned meat fish & beans, canned
juice.
Water (4 L per person, include small bottles to carry with you).
Bedding and Clothing
Change of clothing, raincoat, jacket, spare shoes, sleeping bags or blankets for each person, plastic
or cloth sheets.
Light and Fuel
Hand-crank flashlight or battery powered flashlight, extra batteries, candles, lighter, waterproof
matches.
Equipment
Manual can opener, dishes and utensils, shovel, battery powered radio c/w spare batteries, pen and
paper, axe, pocket knife, rope, duct tape, whistle, cell phone c/w charger, basic tools, small stove
c/w fuel.
Personal Supplies and Medication
1st. Aid kit, toiletries, hand sanitizer, soap, medication and prescription medication, pet food and
supplies, garbage bags, toys, reading material, extra keys.
Copies of Personal Documents, Money (in a waterproof container)
Legal documents like birth & marriage certificates, wills, passports, contracts, insurance policies,
cash in small bills, credit cards, copy of your emergency plan.
Notes
Update your kit every 6 months to ensure freshness and nothing has expired or is missing.
For more information go to www.getprepared.gc.ca or visit www.aema.ablerta.ca
Be prepared as public safety begins at home. Individual and family preparedness can greatly reduce the
potential impact of an emergency.
Remember “Safety is an Attitude”.
Keith R. Martin
Manager of Fire & Emergency Services
County of Newell
Rev. January 13, 2014