Emergency Preparedness Week

Today marks the beginning of Emergency Preparedness Week. Was news to me! Around here, we keep candles, matches, a hand-crank radio and a non-digital phone on hand for when the power goes out.
Think I'll do a little reading and find out what else I should have on hand.
Here's the official scoop:
"An emergency can happen any time and any place. During Emergency Preparedness Week from May 1 to 7, the City of Toronto's Office of Emergency Management is encouraging all residents to learn more about becoming emergency-ready.
"Each of us has a role to play in becoming prepared to deal with an emergency situation," said Loretta Chandler, Director of the Office of Emergency Management. "A flood, power outage or other type of emergency can happen when you least expect it. It's important that all residents in the city develop an emergency plan and have a three-day emergency survival kit to be ready for any emergency."
Emergency Preparedness Week is a joint municipal, federal and provincial effort. Its goal is to make the public more aware of the importance of individual preparedness and to advise people on ways to reduce risks and negative consequences when emergencies occur.
The Office of Emergency Management's website - toronto.ca/oem (http://www.toronto.ca/oem) - provides tips about being prepared for an emergency, including how residents can create a household emergency preparedness kit."
Cheers,
Vanessa