26 Weeks to Emergency Preparedness
Monday, January 4, 2021 at 10:03PM To help you accomplish this, Cowichan Valley Emergency Management published an Emergency Preparedness Workbook available online at
https://www.cvrd.ca/DocumentCenter/View/84184/MIECM-Emergency-Preparedness-Workbook---2017?bidId=
The " 26 Weeks " segment is a mere two pages of the workbook that is full of valuable information and worth reading all the way through. Copies are also available from your LERN captain.
Week 7
Add more food items and pet supplies to your emergency stash. See pages 13 and 14 of the workbook.
Week 8
Get a wind-up or battery operated radio and extra batteries for your emergency kit. Sets are available that will also charge up your phone. Wind-up flashlights can also be useful.
Your ESS Team , wishing you a healthy and prosperous New Year.
Mary F, Petra A, Eleanor V, Gurk S and Virginia L.