It is important to prepare for the next influenza / pandemic that may hit your community. Proper planning involves preparing yourself, those around you such as family, friends and collegues to be ready should the event arise. The goals is to help reduce the transmission of a virus, decrease cases of those infected, reduce fatalities and be ready should a disruption in daily services by interupted. 

Some suggested items as listed by The Public Health Agency of Canada are as follows

Pandemic Flu Planning Checklist

Create a store of emergency supplies

Food and Water	Health Supplies	Other
Bottled water - at least two liters of water per person per day Ready-to-eat canned meats Canned fruit Dried fruit Canned vegetables Soup Protein bars Dry cereal/granola Peanut butter/nuts Crackers Canned juices Tetra-packed milk or soy beverage If applicable: Canned or jarred baby food/formula Pet food and water	Pain relievers/fever reducers (e.g. acetaminophen, ibuprofen) Stomach remedies Cough and cold medicine Anti-diarrhea medication Fluids with salt and sugar Vitamins Prescribed medical supplies such as glucose and blood-pressure monitoring equipment Thermometer Equipment for persons with disabilities	Soap Alcohol-based hand sanitizer Flashlight Batteries Battery powered or wind-up radio Manual can opener Garbage bags Tissues Toilet paper Candles and matches or lighter General first aid kit Extra keys for car and house Cash and change for payphones If applicable: Feminine hygiene products Disposable diapers Diaper wipes (in the event of a water shortage)

Pandemic Prepare Kit-Basic No Price

Pandemic Prepare Kit - Mid No Price

Pandemic Prepare Kit - Advanced No Price

Powered by CityMax.com