Q...How much emergency food and water should I have at home?
A...Have at least a three-day supply of food and water on hand. Choose ready-to-eat foods that your family likes. Also choose foods that do not need refrigeration. It is recommended to have four litres of water per person per day. This will allow for drinking, cooking/cleaning and hygiene needs.
Q...What should I have in my car this winter as an emergency survival kit?
A...The contents will vary depending on the area you are driving in and the time of year. The minimum recommended contents for a Winter emergency auto survival kit are: shovel, sand/salt or kitty litter(for traction), traction mats, tow chain or rope, compass, cloth or roll of paper towels, warning light or road flares, extra clothing and footwear, emergency food pack, axe or hatchet, booster cables(EZ jump starter), ice scraper and brush, road maps, matches and a "survival" candle in a deep can(to warm hands, heat a drink or use as an emergency light), fire extinguisher, methyl hydrate(fuel line/windshield de-icing), flashlight with batteries, first aid kit, seat belt cutter, emergency blankets(special survival blankets are the best).
