Emergency Preparedness: Stay Safe at Home with Better Call Cleaners

Emergencies can happen at any time, and when they do, having a plan in place can make all the difference. It’s hard to think clearly during a crisis, so the last thing you want is to leave something important behind. By preparing today, you can ensure you and your loved ones are ready for whatever comes tomorrow.

At Better Call Cleaners, safety is a top priority—not just in our cleaning services, but in how we help our clients maintain a safe and organized environment. That’s why we emphasize the importance of emergency preparedness, including proper evacuation planning and emergency supply kits.

It's wise to store your kit in a backpack near the door or in a clear box in the closet by the exit, ensuring it's easily reachable if you need to evacuate during an emergency. Storing emergency supplies, such as candles and flashlights, in a transparent container in an easily accessible location would be beneficial during a power outage.

Your Emergency Preparedness Checklist

Food and Water

• A 3-day supply of water (1 gallon per person per day)

• Non-perishable food items like energy bars, cereal, dried fruit, nuts, peanut butter, and canned meats

Utensils

• Eating utensils, plates, cups, bowls

• Can opener and paper towels

Clothing

• A change of clothes for each person, including rain gear and extra shoes

• Waterproof boots

Day-to-Day Living Needs

• Garbage bags, toilet paper

• Matches in a waterproof container

• Candles, lantern

• Multipurpose tool, duct tape

• Plastic sheeting, mylar blankets, whistle

• Local maps and bleach

Personal Items

• Toiletries, an extra pair of glasses/contact lenses

• Feminine supplies, tweezers, nail clippers, N95 respirator

For Babies

• Diapers, baby wipes, diaper rash cream

• Baby wash, lotion, formula, baby food, bottles

• Bibs, burp rags, pacifiers, teething gel, and a blanket

For Children

• Books, toys, puzzles, crayons, and comfort items

First Aid Kit

• Sterile gloves and dressings, bandages

• Soap, antibacterial towels, hand sanitizer

• Burn ointment, antibiotic ointment, eye wash, thermometer

Additional Items

Medications

• 3 days’ worth of prescription medications

• Pain relievers, cold and sinus relief, anti-diarrhea medicine, antacids, laxatives

Devices

• Cell phone, charging cord, portable charger or battery pack

• Hand-cranked radio, LED flashlight with extra batteries, headlamp

Important Papers

• Copies of birth certificates, driver’s licenses, and insurance cards

• Medication list, medical records, proof of address, passports

• Wills, bank records, marriage licenses, adoption papers

• Emergency contact list

Cash

• Small denominations and change

For Seniors

• Medications, hearing aids and batteries, and extra eyeglasses

• Syringes, portable oxygen, mobility supplies

• Contact information for doctors and caregivers

Other Items worth considering:

• Marine whistle (works when wet)

• Camp Stove (a small portable one for boiling water is sufficient and easy to store in a backpack)

• Propane, fuel and/or generator

• Tent, blankets

• Self defense items (legal in your province)

How Better Call Cleaners Helps Keep You Safe

At Better Call Cleaners, we do more than clean—we ensure your space is safe and prepared. Our evacuation map services can help you create clear exit plans for your home or business, ensuring everyone knows where to go in an emergency.

Furthermore, our cleaning services guarantee that emergency supplies are easily accessible and not hidden beneath clutter. We make sure that exit areas are free from any debris that could block a safe escape. We will check your fire extinguisher for expiration and ensure that your fire alarm and carbon monoxide detectors have working batteries.

Don’t wait until disaster strikes. Take action today and get prepared. Need help organizing your space or setting up an evacuation plan? Contact Better Call Cleaners today at (647) 233-2525!