Glenmore Valley Community Association

The Glenmore Valley Community Association held a general meeting on October 5th. Guest speakers were Anne Brown of the Emergency Social Services and Barb Shave, former Red Cross volunteer. Of particular interest was a list of items to have in a "Grab and Go Bag" in case of evacuation.

A "Grab and Go Bag" should contain the following items:

Blanket, water, flashlight and extra batteries, transistor radio, toiletries, address book with family and friends, change for the phone or a phone card, small first aid kit, medical alert data, medications, note book and pen, seasonal clothing

Other items to consider:

Travel games or cards to pass the time, family photo, non-perishable food


A bag stored in the car could also contain:

Candles, a whistle, local maps, sturdy shoes and a small toolkit

Anne recommended that you refresh your "Grab and Go Bag" twice a year when you replace your smoke detector batteries. This includes replacing batteries, changing clothing to season wear, refreshing water and food supply.