How prepared are you?

In light if the events of last weekend, Here is an excerpt from the City of Port Coquitlam Emergency Preparedness page.

Remember, have supplies for at least three days but it is a good idea to plan for up to a week.

Be Prepared
Review the following list of emergency supplies that you will want to have on hand as part of your Personal Emergency Preparedness Plan.

Your Grab 'n Go Bag
These items should be packed in a waterproof backpack or soft suitcase and should be kept available to you at all times.

candles (tea lights are good) cash (quarters & paper money) duct tape dust mask flashlight with spare batteries food (5-year type as well as granola and energy bars or fruit leathers) glo sticks (2) identification map of area medications (as well as Tylenol, etc.) mini first aid kit out of area contact number paper and pens personal hygiene items (soap, toothpaste, deodorant, waterless hand wash, shampoo, toilet paper, Kleenex, etc.)

pocket or Swiss Army knife portable radio with spare batteries rain gear (ie. garbage bags, ponchos, etc.) rope set of spare clothing silver foil blankets spare glasses (if necessary) sturdy shoes and socks water (5-year type or bottled) waterproof matches whistle on a string work gloves cards or games (optional)

For more information on Port Coquitlam's Emergency Preparedness Program, visit one of the Quick Links below or contact:
Port Coquitlam Emergency Preparedness Office
Tel  604.927.5466
Fax  604.927.5406
Email  fire@portcoquitlam.ca

Location and Mailing Address#1 Fire Hall
1725 Broadway Street
Port Coquitlam BC  V3C 2A8

Business Hours

8:30 am to 4:00 pm, Monday to Friday (excluding statutory holidays)

Quick Links

Neighbourhood Program
Earthquakes Canada (information provided by the Department of Natural Resources on Earthquakes in Canada)
Provincial Emergency Program (program administered by the Ministry for Public Safety)