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>> FLOODS, TORNADOES, ICE-STORMS
— natural disasters aren't all that common, but some
Manitobans have experienced them all. And most of us have
experienced a power outage at some point. Since the future
forecast calls for more extreme weather events to strike more
often, it pays to be prepared.
You should have an emergency kit that contains everything
your family needs to survive without power or outside
assistance for 72 hours.
Public Safety Canada offers step-by-step instructions
for creating both emergency kits and plans online at
GetPrepared.ca.
You can download a list of essential items — water, flashlights
and batteries, medication and food, for starters — or you
can buy a pre-packaged kit online through the Canadian Red
Cross (redcross.ca). Don't forget to add water, food and a
carrier for your pets, and make sure every family member
knows where the kit is located.
Along with a fire extinguisher, smoke detector, carbon
monoxide detector and first-aid kit, it's a good idea
to have an old-fashioned landline in your home, since
cordless phones will not work during a power outage.
Creating an emergency plan should provide clear
instructions for every family member so they know exactly
what to do in case of a fire or other disaster. Include an
evacuation plan, a designated meeting place, and plans
to make contact in the event you are separated. It's a
good idea to make sure everyone has an email address
and phone number for a relative or friend who lives in
another town or province. And you should have copies
of important papers and prescriptions, as well as cash in
case ATM networks are down.
To learn how to prepare for emergencies of all kinds, visit GetPrepared.ca.
IT'S A GOOD IDEA TO HAVE AN OLD-FASHIONED
LANDLINE IN YOUR HOME, SINCE CORDLESS PHONES
WILL NOT WORK DURING A POWER OUTAGE.
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