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Prepare at Home Hints: Get to know your neighbours. It has been widely recognized around the world that the most immediate help available following a disaster is provided by people near
you. IT’S EASY: GET PREPARED FOR AN EMERGENCY! Living with risks is a natural part of everyday life. Due to its location and environment, Maple Ridge is particularly susceptible to
natural hazards. We can’t prevent disasters, but we can prepare ourselves for them. If a disaster happened now, would you be ready? There are simple things you can do to protect yourself
and your loved ones. This Recipe for Preparedness will help you become prepared at home to take care of your family during an emergency. The Maple Ridge Emergency Preparedness Program
recommends that you are prepared for at least 72 hours and preferably a whole week. RECIPE FOR DISASTER PREPAREDNESS Prepare at Home Combine all ingredients Place in a portable bag,
in an easy-to-reach place, such as your front hall closet. Make sure your kit is easy to carry and everyone in the household knows where it is. Check food and store bought bottled water
for expiry dates and rotate water that you bottle yourself every 3-6 months. IT’S EASY: GET PREPARED FOR AN EMERGENCY! A simple recipe to take care of your family for at least 72 hours.
To stretch this recipe for more than 3 days, add more food and water. Preparation Time: 8 hours Serves: 4 Tip: Organize materials and purchases over 2 to 3 months Hint: Prepare in advance
For Thirst and Hunger For Comfort and Safety Personal Extras Enough water for 3 or more days (that’s 36L of bottled water for a family of four) Non-perishable food (canned or dried).
Store enough food for 3 or more days. Use any stored food before its expiry date and replace. 1-2 manual can openers. 4 camping bowls/plates and cutlery Camp stove and fuel, or barbecue
and propane. (Note: only use these outside, if safe to do so.) Waterproof matches or butane lighters Basic first aid kit and training Telephone list of important numbers Small amount
of cash in low denominations (coins and $5 & $10 bills) Wind up battery operated AM/FM radio extra batteries 4 flashlights with extra batteries 4 blankets and towels 4 large tarps and
rope or tent for four 4 whistles, notepads and pens or pencils 1 sharp pair of scissors and camping knife Package of oversized garbage bags Essential medication and copies of any prescriptions
Hand sanitizer, toilet paper and personal hygiene products Extra pair of eye glasses or contact solution and case Diapers, jarred baby food, formula, bottle and toys Birth and marriage
certificates (copies) Drivers licence and passport (copies) Insurance policies (copies) Family photos (copies)