Emergency services are calling on city residents to have an emergency kit ready in the event of a natural disaster occurring - like the ones rural people keep.
It is recommended to have 3 days worth of water on hand at all times - with many city dwellers being complacent when it comes to relying on utilities that could be cut off during a severe weather event.
In addition to water, it's also important to think about medication and things like dog food if you have pets at home.