Natural disasters and emergencies can impact low-income people more adversely because we don’t always have the financial capacity to prepare. Nanaimo had a lengthy power outage in many areas during Fall 2024, and many people were left in the dark and cold, with little supplies or support.
Here is a checklist of lower cost items that we suggest slowly accumulating so that the next time there is a power outage or other interruption to “normal” life, you feel better equipped.
If you are interested in committing more resources to preparedness, below is a more detailed list from Prepared BC.
Finally, here are more suggestions to help secure your home and make plans.
Poverty Advocacy Nanaimo 