Pack an emergency kit
Natural disasters can cause your home to lose power (electricity), water and gas. You also may not be able to get to a supermarket or pharmacy for supplies. Prepare an emergency kit and store it somewhere safe so you have the things you need during and after a natural disaster.
Emergency kit supply list
Have supplies to keep you safe if you need to stay at home for three (3) days, even without power. If you need to leave (evacuate), you can take what you need.
| Check | Item | Details |
|---|---|---|
| | Drinking water | For three (3) days or 10 litres for each person in your home. |
| | Food and can opener | Enough packet food, canned food and dried food for three (3) days. Think about everyone’s needs, such as babies. |
| | First aid box | Items to help if someone gets hurt. Include special medications, aids, reading glasses, medic-alerts. |
| | Bathroom and health | Toilet paper, toothpaste, soap, shampoo, sunscreen, sanitary products, insect spray, wipes and facemasks. |
| | Mobile phone and chargers | A mobile phone and a charger and solar powered battery pack. |
| | Torch (flashlight) | A torch for everyone or head lamps, glow sticks or battery powered lanterns. |
| | Radio | A radio that uses batteries to listen to safety alerts. |
| | Batteries | Spare batteries for radio and torches. Solar charged batteries are a good idea. |
| | Important documents on USB or online | Scan and save digital copies of papers like driver’s licenses, passports, birth certificates, ID cards, Medicare cards, insurance policies. Save contacts, photos and a copy of your Dangerous Weather Emergency Plan. |
| | Cooking items | A small gas stove and items like plastic plates and cutlery. |
| | Small tool kit | Tools like safety knife, pliers, screwdriver, gardening gloves and wrench for small repairs. |
| | Spare cash | In case ATMs or the internet are not working. |
| | Pet items | Carrier/cage, food, treats, toys bowls, leash and bedding. |
| | Extra clothes and blankets | Warm and dry clothing, sunglasses and hats. |
| | Entertainment | Cards, books, colouring/drawing, board games. |
More information
For more advice and resources to help you get ready for disasters visit the Get Ready Queensland website.