It is crucial for the safety of everyone you live with plans for emergencies. Emergencies are unexpected events that can occur anytime and effect us in many different ways including natural disasters. Here are some ways you can prepare your home:
Install a carbon monoxide detector
Have a kitchen fire extinguisher
Have 72 hours of non-perishable food and water on hand (don’t forget to have a can opener)
Install the SaskAlert App on your phone
Have a fire escape plan (draw a floor plan, identify the exits, choose a meeting point outside, teach children how to escape, and PRACTICE)
Check and change the batteries in your smoke detectors regularly