The first week of May here in Saskatchewan is a week of sunshine, blue skies and gloriously warm temperatures. With such beautiful weather, I can’t help but feel like nothing in the world could go wrong. But the first week of May is also Emergency Preparedness Week, a time to make sure that your house and family are ready for the unexpected. If you’re not sure where to start, Duracell Canada has a handy checklist and some tips just for you! Print them out and make sure you’re ready for anything!
I didn’t realize until I read through this list just how many emergency items we needed to add to our house. And the items we did have weren’t conveniently packed together. Instead, batteries, bandages and non-perishible food were in different places on different stories of the house…not the best situation in case of an emergency! That’s why I’m making it my mission to assemble a proper emergency kit for my household over the next seven days.
If your house could use an emergency kit too, you’re in luck! Duracell Canada is very generously offering one lucky Mommy Kat and Kids reader their own Emergency Kit of supplies including Duracell Quantum batteries, flashlights, a radio, a first aid kit, a multi-tool, a can opener, a duck mask, duct tape, an emergency blanket and a whistle, a $200 value! To enter to win, just leave a blog comment about whether your family currently has a household emergency kit.
In the winter, I never drive my car unless my emergency supplies are safely stowed in the trunk. Knowing that I have booster cables, a candle for warmth, food and a blanket just in case my car breaks down gives me so much peace of mind when I’m driving. And now I’m applying that same philosophy to my house by having supplies ready in case of a household emergency too! Go through the list, make sure your family knows what your emergency plans are and visit getprepared.ca for other useful ideas and tips. Then relax knowing that you’re prepared for life’s surprises!
Elaine G says
I kind of have a kit. I have the stuff just not all in one place. Which I need to do.
Jonnie says
We have several first aid kits and an emergency car kit but no emergency house kit.
Jeannie says
We do not have an emergency kit assembled, but I think it’s time that we do though!
Tina L. says
I have some of the items for a kit, but not all and not in one place.
Aarone Mawdsley says
I do not have one yet
Silvia D says
We have bottled water and a few items like a first aid kit but we really do need to make up a proper kit!
Debbie White Beattie says
I don’t have an emergency kit
Brenda Penton says
No, we do not have an emergency kit, unfortunately.
Lisa H says
No, we don’t have an emergency kit.
Courtney says
We do have one, but I need to add to it!
Carol Denny says
Not a good one. We will have to fix that.
Donnas says
We don’t have a complete kit, only a few of the items on the list.
Julie F says
No we do not have an emergency kit but I guess we should!
Cheryl says
We do not have one yet 🙁
Soozle says
I have a first aid kit; but not a great emergency preparedness kit!
nicolthepickle (Nicole Graham) says
We have half a kit. 😛
Gizele says
We do not have a household emergency kit.
Sherry K says
We have all these things, but not everything is together. I will have to do it now.
Florence C says
We have some of the things in the house, but have not put a kit together.
Melinda Jana says
No we do not have an emergency kit at home. We have some things but they are scattered here and there
Kim Tanti says
No my family dose not have a emergancy kit which is not smart living in a snow belt and tornado area.
angela marriott says
No ,our family does not have an emergency kit at home.
Angela September says
we have started gathering food and water packs but we still have to get all of the rest!
Ira says
No, unfortunately, we don’t.
409cope says
We should have an emergency kit but we do not yet.
KittyPride says
We do not have an emergency kit at the moment though we have discussed it and know it is necessary, just in case!
Wendy hutton says
No we do not have an emergency kit
Louise Gilbert says
yea and no. I have started making one but never really finished making one
Sunshine G says
We do have an emergency kit but it could definitely use some augmenting!
Tara Betterley says
We had a kit but, it is outdated. Like changing the batteries in the fire alarms, I keep forgetting.
Bailey dexter says
We actually do have a family household emergency kit. We have always kept it updated and fresh and always check to make sure the batteries in the radio are working. It’s a blessing we’ve never had to use it but we are prepared
Stephanie LaPlante says
We don’t have a family emergency kit but would really love one.
heather sibley says
We don’t have an emergency kit but I am going to making one.
Cheryl says
Sadly I do not have one
leanne says
I have started one but we need quite a few more things for it.
laura feist says
we don’t have one but should
Jody D says
Nothing yet but a flashlight! This will fix that!
Judy Cowan says
No we don’t but I know we should really put one together.
ivy pluchinsky says
We do not have one but after reading this article I think we should get one!
SweetPanda says
No, we don’t have a household emergency kit
jan says
ugh – we do not even have anything started for a kit
wobbles13 says
we dont have one but we really should!
Holly OGorman says
No, we actually do not have one.
sarah alexis says
I have a few things, but it’s not all together or complete – it’s been on my To-Do list for too long!!!!
sabina Edwards says
Sadly no, I’ve never thought to have an emergency kit!! We do have a smoke detector and a carbon monoxide detector though
Anne Taylor says
We have bits and pieces of an emergency kit.
DORIS HUMBER says
We do not currently have one.
Anu Chopra says
No we do not have an emergency kit … but I will use this list and start making one … thanks!
ginette4 says
I don’t have a kit put together..I really need to get this done very soon
LILLIAN bROWN says
We do not have an emergency kit assembled, but have items scattered, will put them all in one place