When speaking with 911 dispatch operator;
Say:
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“Protection Island in the Nanaimo Harbour”
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Home address
Ensure your home address is well marked from the road for first responders.
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What Should my ‘Grab & Go’ Contain?
- Food (ready to eat) and water
- Phone charger and battery bank
- Small battery-powered or hand-crank radio
- Battery-powered or hand-crank flashlight
- Extra batteries
- Small first-aid kit and personal medications
- Personal toiletries and items, such as an extra pair of glasses or contact lenses
- Copy of your emergency plan
- Copies of important documents, such as insurance papers and identification
- Cash in small bills
- Local map with your family meeting place identified
EMERGENCY KIT
Imagine a full week without leaving Protection:
- No grocery delivery
- no pharmacy
- possibly no electricity or water
Are you prepared?
EMERGENCY KIT
Your Emergency Kit must meet all your family’s needs for at least 3
days. Even better if you are prepared for a full week.
We will discuss a few things to consider, but make sure that your kit meets your specific needs.
Water:
At least 4 litres per day, per person
Food:
Non-perishables for all. Special dietary needs? Don’t forget to accommodate those!
Medications:
Can you manage without your meds? What about a first aid kit?
Pets:
Food, water, leashes, carriers, meds…
Electronics:
phone charger, battery bank, battery-powered radio