COVID-19

Be Prepared

PLAN AHEAD

Essential supplies : (a few weeks’ worth) on hand so you will not need to leave your home if you become ill.

Acceptable use :

  • Avoid panic buying. Add a few extra items to your cart every time you shop. This places less of a burden on suppliers, and can help ease financial burden on you as well.

  • Renew and refill your prescription medications

Alternative arrangements : in case you become ill or if you need to care for a sick family member. For example:

  • Have backup childcare in case you or your usual care provider become ill.

  • If you care for dependents, have a backup caregiver in place.

  • Talk to your employer about working from home if possible

Reducing your exposure : to crowded places through social distancing if COVID-19 becomes common in your community. For example:

  • Shop and use public transit during off-peak hours

  • Exercise outdoors instead of in an indoor fitness club

COMMUNICATE

  • Share your plan with your family, friends and neighbours

  • Set up a buddy system to check in on each other by phone, email or text during times of need.

STAY INFORMED

  • Learn about the symptoms of COVID-19, how it spreads and how to prevent illness

  • Get your information from reliable sources such as the Public Health Agency of Canada, and provincial, territorial and municipal public health authorities

  • If the news media is making you feel anxious, take a break from it.

FOOD

  • dried pasta and rice
  • pasta sauces
  • canned soups, vegetables and beans
  • pet food

HYGIENE

  • toilet paper
  • feminine hygiene products
  • diapers
  • facial tissue
  • soap
  • alcohol-based hand sanitizer

HEALTH CARE

  • thermometer
  • fever-reducing medications (acetaminophen or ibuprofen for adults and children)

CLEANING

  • paper towels
  • plastic garbage bags
  • dish soap
  • laundry detergent
  • household bleach
  • household cleaning products

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