Are you ready for the Storm Season?

An Emergency Kit is an important step to prepare for, survive and cope with emergencies.

Know: All householders should know where your Emergency Kit is kept.

Check: and update the contents of your emergency kit on a regular basis, especially prior to storm season, to ensure everything is in working order and has not expired.

Discuss: your Emergency Kit with all householders and make sure everyone knows what to do in the case of an emergency.

Food and water

• Non—perishable food items – can opener and cooking utensils
• Bottled water – 10 Litres is recommended for a 3 day period
• Water purification tablets

Medical and sanitation

• First Aid Kit and manual
• Essential medications, prescriptions and dosage
• Toilet paper
• Toothbrush/toothpaste
• Soap/shampoo
• Personal hygiene items

Light

• Flashlight/torch with extra batteries
• Battery powered lantern

Communications

• Battery powered radio with extra batteries
• Traditional wired telephone
• Prepaid wired telephone
• Prepaid phone cards and coins for phone calls

Clothing and footwear

• Warm jumper, waterproof jacket, hat and gloves for everyone
• Closed—toed shoes or boots for everyone

Tools and supplies

• Whistle, utility knife, duct/masking tape
• Plastic garbage bags, ties
• Safety glasses and sun glasses.

Miscellaneous

• Special items for infants (nappies, formula etc)
• Special items needed by elderly or people with special needs
• Spare house and car keys
• Pet food, water and other animal needs

Source: https://www.qld.gov.au/emergency