Five Days to Emergency Preparedness
The City of Hamilton encourages you to participate in our “Five Days to Emergency Preparedness” awareness campaign. By taking a few simple steps today, you can become better prepared to face a range of emergencies. Help yourself and your family get informed and get ready with these tips:
Five days to emergency preparedness
Day 1: Make a plan
Learn what disasters can happen in your area- Identify meeting places
- Make a family communication plan
- Make a plan for your pets
Day 2: Get emergency supplies
Gather supplies in an accessible place- Purchase and store a 72 hour supply of water for your household
- Buy a 3 day supply of food for your household
Day 3: Prepare for unique needs
Talk with family to identify unique needs- Consider those with disabilities
Day 4: Be informed, Sign up for alerts
Learn about the Province of Ontario’s Public Alerting system and sign up to receive alerts- Know where to get local emergency information through radio, television, and the internet
- Follow the City of Hamilton on Twitter at @cityofhamilton
Day 5: Create an emergency supply kit for your pet & car
Create a Go Bag for your pet- Create an emergency kit for your car
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