Emergencies can happen at any time and without warning. Emergency Preparedness Week is May 4th to 10th. This year’s theme is: Be Prepared, Know Your Risks.
The Town of Kingsville wants to encourage residents to be ready by understanding the risks in our area, creating a household emergency plan, and building an emergency kit.
Win your kit
As part of Emergency Preparedness Week, Kingsville Fire and Rescue is giving away an emergency kit (“go bag”) valued at $150.00. To enter, fill out an online ballot for a chance to win. Must be a Kingsville, Cottam or Ruthven resident to win.
Build your own kit!
The Government of Canada recommends building an emergency kit with a variety of items, such as:
- Water
- Canned Food
- Manual Can Opener
- Wind-up or Battery Powered Flashlight/Radio
- First Aid Kit
- Extra Keys for your Car and House
- Cash
- Travellers’ Cheques
- Change
- Important Family Documents (such as identification, insurance and bank records)
“Emergencies can happen at any time, and being prepared is our best defense,” said Kingsville Fire Chief, Scott Moore. “We encourage all residents to take this opportunity to assess their readiness and make necessary preparations to protect themselves and their families.”
Find more suggestions for your emergency kit at Getprepared.ca.
