How can individuals and families prepare for a pandemic?
Albertans can prepare for a pandemic influenza just like they would for other emergencies by preparing a basic emergency kit to be self-sufficient for 72 hours. Key items to put in the kit include: • Water at least two litres of water per person per day. Include small bottles that can be carried easily in case of an evacuation order; • Food that wont spoil, such as canned food, energy bars and dried foods (remember to replace the food and water once a year); • Manual can-opener; • Flashlight and batteries; • Candles and matches or lighter (remember when using candles to place them in sturdy containers and to put them out before going to sleep); • Battery-powered radio (and extra batteries) or wind-up radio; • First aid kit; • Special items such as prescription medications, infant formula and equipment for people with disabilities; • Extra keys for car and house; • Some cash in smaller bills, such as $10 bills and change for payphones; and • A copy of your emergency plan and contact inf
