What to pack in emergency preparedness kit before disaster strikes

The Saskatchewan government says not enough people are prepared for disaster to strike.

"From the unprecedented flooding that we experienced in 2014 to last year's northern wildfire crisis, we know that our province is not immune to emergency situations that can happen at any time," said Warren Steinley, MLA for Regina Walsh Acres.

On Tuesday, the government made an announcement encouraging people to make these emergency kits.

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The province said fewer than half of Canadians have these kits in their homes, even though Saskatchewan is the most prepared province when it came to people having emergency kits in their vehicles. 

"Seventy-four per cent of us are prepared for the roadside emergencies, so I want to encourage everyone to be as prepared in your own homes as you are in your cars," Steinley said.

The government says the kit should have everything you would need to take care of yourself for at least three days following an emergency. This includes:

• Water.
• Non-perishable foods.
• Flashlight.
• Batteries.
• Radio.
• First aid kit.
• Prescription medications.
• Your emergency plan (Includes your plan for what to do in case of fire, storm, or if you have to be evacuated).
• Copies of your health card and other important identification.

The Government of Canada has more info on its website "Get Prepared".