The key to reducing the effect of an emergency on your life is to think about their potential impact and what you can do to reduce it—before an emergency occurs.
In Saint John, the following types of emergencies are possible or even likely. Click each to learn how you can prepare for that specific event.
- Flood
- Strong winds
- Power outage
- Severe storm
- Storm surge
- Wildfire
- Contagious disease
- Hazardous material
Be prepared
Prepare yourself and your family to be self-sufficient for at least three full days (72 hours).
For your home
- copy of your emergency plan
- water and food
- manual can opener
- wind-up or battery-powered flashlight
- wind-up or battery-powered radio
- extra batteries
- first aid kit
- extra house and car keys
- cash – small bills and change
- special items such as formula, pet food, prescriptions, medication, etc.
For your vehicle
- blanket
- extra seasonal clothes and footwear
- first aid kit and seatbelt cutter
- water and snacks (e.g., energy bars)
- wind-up or battery-powered flashlight
- wind-up or battery-powered radio
- extra batteries
- list of contact numbers
- small shovel, scraper, and brush
- warning lights or road flares
- tow rope and jumper cables
- sand or salt
- whistle
Make a plan
Before starting your home emergency plan, you will need to think about:
- safe exits from your home and neighbourhood
- designated person to pick up your children should you be unavailable
- contact persons close by and out of town
- health information and special health needs
- place for your pet to stay
- location of your fire extinguisher, water valve, electrical box, gas valve, and floor drain