4 Steps to Get Ready

Natural disasters can strike at any time, however with planning you can be ready to protect yourself and loved ones.

  • Know the Risks

    • Understand the risks in your community. Is there a history of bushfires, floods or cyclones?
    • Monitor information on hazards, such as active bushfire maps.
    • Consider insurance coverage for key risks – health, pet, car, home and contents, and income protection.

  • Make a Plan

    • Have a plan to prepare your household for emergencies – write it down.
    • Identify a safe meeting place outside your home.
    • Identify a support network of people locally & out-of-town.
    • Create copies of health/insurance information.
    • Make a record of key phone numbers (in case mobile is lost or damaged).
    • Plan for your pets.
    • Locate your fire extinguisher/water valve/electrical panel/gas valve.
    • Consider the needs of elderly neighbours or family members during an evacuation.

  • Get a 72-hour Emergency Kit

    • Water — two litres of water per person per day (include small bottles)
    • Food that won’t spoil, such as canned food, energy bars, and dried foods
    • Appropriate footwear and clothing
    • Flashlight (and extra batteries)
    • Wind-up or battery-powered radio (and extra batteries)
    • Mobile phone charger
    • Blanket or sleeping bag
    • First aid kit
    • Extra keys for your car and house
    • Candles and matches or lighter
    • Cash, including small bills
    • Basic tools
    • Important documents such as identification, insurance, and bank records
    • Medication

  • Take Action to Safeguard Your Property

    BUSHFIRES:
    • Know your emergency plan.
    • Make sure your insurance is suitable for your level of risk.
    • Have your emergency kit ready.
    • Practice your plan and share it with neighbours .
    • Keep emergency food/water on hand.
    • Talk with your local SES or emergency services about staying safe.
    FLOODS STORMS:
    • Know your emergency plan.
    • Make sure your insurance is suitable for your level of risk.
    • Have your emergency kit ready.
    • Practice your plan and share it with neighbours .
    • Keep emergency food/water on hand.
    • Talk with your local SES or emergency services about staying safe.

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