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• Making a Family Emergency Plan - Transcript
  By definition, emergencies happen when we don't expect them, and often when families are not together. Suddenly, you need to think about your kids at school or elderly parents across town. If phones don’t work, or some neighbourhoods aren’t accessible, what will you do?
  
• Preparing a family emergency kit in plain english - Transcript
  It's your responsibility to start gathering supplies and start thinking about what your family will need for at least 72 hours in an emergency.
  
• 72 Hours - Television Advertisement - Transcript
  Will you be ready to take care of your family for 72 hours in an emergency?
  

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The Honourable Peter Van Loan, Minister of Public Safety Canada: "Preparing for an emergency is a responsibility we all share.  Having a plan and an emergency kit to cope with the first 72 hours of an emergency can make a world of difference in keeping a family safe and comfortable.  And it helps first responders to focus their resources on those in urgent need.
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Scouts Canada Executive Commissioner and CEO, Rob Stewart: "Scouts have always known how important it is to "Be Prepared" - that's our motto. That's why Scouts Canada is proud to have launched a new Emergency Preparedness Program across the country. The program features two new badges, one for Cubs and one for Scouts, and supporting material developed by federal and provincial emergency preparedness experts. Youth and Scout leaders across Canada now have access to this worthwhile program to help them learn not only the importance of emergency preparedness, but practical, hands-on ways to prepare themselves and their families for any emergency. It's another excellent opportunity to educate and prepare young people for life's challenges, especially the ones we can't predict."
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Canadian Red Cross, Secretary General Conrad Sauvé: "When disasters strike, the Canadian Red Cross is there.  We work with governments and other humanitarian organizations to provide for people's basic needs of food, clothing, shelter, first aid, and family reunification. Canadians can help reduce the impact of disasters and aid relief efforts by being prepared to sustain themselves at home for 72 hours. Please, help us help everyone by being prepared."
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