Be Alert... Be Prepared Emergencies can occur anytime, anywhere. Here are a few tips on how to prepare: For information visit www.gov.ns.ca/emo Emergency Measures Organization Ensure your correct civic number is posted where it can be seen clearly from the roadway day or night. List emergency phone numbers and addresses by the phone. Prepare a home emergency kit including battery powered radio and flashlight, extra batteries, first aid kit, canned food and bottled water, medication, spare clothes, and a whistle. Also prepare an emergency kit for your car. Teach children how and when to call 911. Take a first aid course. Have a family meeting to discuss how you can be better prepared: Develop a family emergency plan. Select a common meeting place for your family. Choose one local and one distant family member or friend to call if your family gets seperated during an emergency.