FAQ's

GetMyKit orders ship FREE within Canada with orders over $99(before tax). Smaller orders have a low flat rate shipping cost of just $9.99. Express shipping is available for $29.

Orders will ship via Canada Post Expedited Parcel, signature required. Your order will ship within 5 days from our warehouse on Vancouver Island.

** Due to high demand, we are working as fast as we can to get your order to you however, your order may take up to 10 business days to ship.

The food and water have a 5 year shelf life.

Store by your most used exit in your home, behind the door. No closets. You want the kit visible and accessible in the event a door gets jammed in place.

Yes.  While our kits are made to government recommended standards of 72 hours independence to provide you with shelter, heat, food and water for 3 days, experts agree that being prepared for 1-3 weeks is best.

Please download our FREE Preparedness Guide. This guide outlines all the steps to preparing your home.  You can also check out your governments preparedness recommendations on the government website.

Our kits are compiled right here on Vancouver Island, in Nanaimo British Columbia.

You can reach us at info@GetMyKit.ca anytime.  We will respond within 48 hrs.  You can also reach us by phone at (250) 821-1222, M-F, 9am-3pm.

Please visit the shop page where we have additional items you may want to add to your kit.

We are in the process of finding more options for our Gluten Free customers. 

However, we just added a variety of gluten-free Freeze Dried Meals to the shop!

Also check with your doctor for options best suited to your needs.

We have a Deluxe Pet Kit that provides instructions for basic pet first aid and the basic first aid items you may need.  Treat your pet as an individual in the home and ensure you are allowing for their water and food requirements.

Check with your doctor for your requirements.  We also recommend you put 5 days worth of medications in your kit and as you refill prescriptions, replace the 5 day medication in the kit with the refill medication.   This way you’ll never end up with expired medications.

Ask your doctor for the best source of information and assistance on preparation for your particular needs and requirements.

We suggest you have an additional bag for baby needs.  Ensure you have extra – formula, diapers, clothing, medications, ointments, wipes, sanitation for baby.

Check with your school for their preparedness plans.  We suggest having a small pack with food, water, shelter at a minimum.  Our School Comfort Kit or 1 Person Basic Kit would be perfect for each child.

Some safety signalling, food, water and safety tools.  Our Vehicle Kit is an economical solution for your car.