Make a Kit

Having an emergency kit is invaluable after a disaster, and building your emergency kit doesn’t need to be expensive or take a lot of time.

Here are some of the basic supplies you should consider having in your emergency kit:

• First aid kit and medications
• Four litres of water per person per day for at least three days
• At least a 72-hour supply of non-perishable food and a manual can opener
• Battery-powered or hand-crank radio and a NOAA Weather Radio with tone alert, and extra batteries for both
• Battery-powered or hand-crank flashlight with extra batteries
• Whistle, to signal for help
• Cell phone with chargers, inverter, or solar charger
• Local maps (identify a meeting place)
• Cash in small bills
• Garbage bags, moist towelettes, and plastic ties for personal sanitation
• Dust mask
• Seasonal clothing and footwear
• Blanket
• Personal toiletries
• Copies of important personal documents
• Multi-tool or a pocket knife

Emergency kits can be purchased at the UBC Bookstore.