OTTAWA, Ont. – The National Capital region could experience remnants of Hurricane Sandy in the form of flooding, heavy rainfall and extreme winds.

The Canadian Red Cross is asking you to be prepared to take care of yourself and your family for at least 72 hours in an emergency.

A basic emergency kit should consist of the following:

-Four litres of water per person for each day of a 72-hour period (two litres for drinking, and two litres for washing)
-Enough non-perishable or canned food for each person for 72 hours, as well as enough food for pets
-A manual can opener
-A crank or battery-operated flashlight, with extra batteries
-A crank or battery-operated radio, with extra batteries
-Spare keys for the house and car
-A first aid kit
-Cash in small bills, in case power outages restrict the use of bank machines
-Other special needs items such as medications, baby formula, diapers and equipment for people with disabilities

The Canadian Red Cross recommends keeping the supplies in easy-to-carry containers, such as rolling suitcases, so they can be easily transported if there is an evacuation.