Power
EcoFlow DELTA 3 portable power station
A 1,024 Wh battery station for charging devices and running compatible essentials.
Check running wattage and startup surge.
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Emergency preparedness for Canadian homes
Ready forwhat comes next.
Emergency gear picks, a 72-hour kit planner and practical guides for the days when ordinary life gets interrupted.
Gear directory
Get the essentials.
Start with what your household needs. Check the details and buy directly from Amazon.ca when you’re ready.
Lighting
Fenix E20 V2.0 flashlight
A handheld AA-powered flashlight for the bedside, entryway or winter car kit.
Keep compatible spare batteries nearby.
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Winter
GOOLOO A5 jump starter and inflator
A combined portable jump starter and tyre inflator for compatible vehicles.
Check vehicle compatibility and storage temperature.
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Tools
KitchenAid classic manual can opener
A hand-operated opener for the shelf-stable meals in a household emergency kit.
Store it with the canned food.
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72-hour kits
Put together a 72-hour kit
Start with food, water, medication, light and a way to receive alerts. Fit the kit to the people who will use it.
Compare quantities and expiry dates.
Read the guideLighting
Plan for a blackout
Set aside a lantern for the main room and a headlamp or flashlight where you can reach it in the dark.
Check runtime and battery compatibility.
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Water
Build a household water reserve
Store drinking water in clean containers made for food contact. Add portable portions for an evacuation bag.
Calculate litres before choosing containers.
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Communications
Choose an emergency radio
Look for an AM/FM radio with independent power. Check what stations and alerts you can receive where you live.
Test reception while you still have power.
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First aid
Stock basic first aid supplies
Start with a household first aid kit and tailor it to your activities, prescriptions and household needs.
Review contents and expiry dates.
Read the guideWinter
Build a winter car kit
Pack warm layers, a light, a shovel and vehicle-specific supplies before your first winter trip.
Make sure passengers can reach the essentials.
Read the guidePower
Size your backup power
Work out which devices matter during a blackout and how long you need each one to run.
Check both capacity and output before buying.
Read the guideWater
Compare portable water filters
Check what a filter is rated to remove before relying on it during a disruption.
Follow local instructions during water advisories.
Read the guide72-hour kits
Build a grab-and-go bag
Pack important documents, personal essentials and portable supplies together near an exit.
Choose a pack you can comfortably carry.
Read the guide72-hour kit planner
Three days.
Start here.
Count the people in your home, then check what you already have. Review the plan for pets, medications and seasonal needs.
Water planning targetOntario’s minimum of 4 L per person each day ↗
Your household checklist
0 of 12Winter & roadside
Before the
next storm.
Pack the car for a roadside delay before the temperature drops.
Read the winter car kit guideField guides
Make a plan.
The essentials · 5 min
How to build a 72-hour emergency kit in CanadaA practical, room-by-room approach to getting your first three days covered.
Water · 4 min
Emergency water storage: how much is enough?Calculate household water needs and choose practical containers.
Communications · 4 min
What to look for in an emergency radioUnderstand batteries, crank charging and Canadian alert information.
Backup power · 6 min
How to size a portable power station for outagesWatts, watt-hours and a practical decision framework before buying.
Winter · 5 min
The Canadian winter car emergency kitA realistic trunk checklist for snow, breakdowns and long drives.
Lighting · 3 min
Your home blackout lighting planWhere to put lanterns, headlamps and spare batteries.