Emergency Preparedness Guide

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Emergency
Prep

The Basics

Emergency preparedness doesn't need to be complicated. Get the basics right, build your kit over time, and make sure everyone at home knows the plan. Small steps now make a critical difference when it matters.

The 4 stepsThe essentials
WHERE TO START

Four Steps to Get Prepared

Every household can work through these in a weekend. Do them in order.

1
Know your risksBushfire, flood, storm, heatwave or all of the above? Your location decides which guides matter most to you.
2
Make a planWhere you'll go, how you'll get there, who you'll contact and what triggers you to leave. Write it down.
3
Build a kitStart with water, food, light and first aid. Add to it every pay cycle until it covers at least three days.
4
Stay informedKnow where official warnings come from before you need them, and keep a battery radio for when networks go down.
THE ESSENTIALS

What Every Home Needs

Store these items together, keep them somewhere easy to reach, and make sure everyone knows where they are.

WATER

Drink & Clean

  • At least 3 litres per person, per day
  • A way to purify more, like tablets or a filter
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FOOD

Three Days Minimum

  • Ready-to-eat, non-perishable food
  • A can opener & basic cooking gear
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LIGHT & POWER

When the Grid Drops

  • Torches or headlamps & spare batteries
  • Charged power banks
  • Battery AM/FM radio
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FIRST AID

Health & Meds

  • A well-stocked first-aid kit
  • A week of regular medications
  • P2 masks
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SHELTER

Warmth & Cover

  • Emergency blankets
  • A tarp & cord
  • Wet-weather gear
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DOCUMENTS

Paperwork & Cash

  • ID & insurance copies in a waterproof pouch
  • Emergency contact list
  • Some cash in small notes
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Build it over time. You don't need to buy everything at once. Add a few items each week and you'll be ready within a month.
STAY INFORMED

Official Sources

During an emergency, trust official sources only. Social media and word of mouth fall behind fast-moving events.

000
Triple ZeroLife-threatening emergenciesCall 000 →
SES
State Emergency ServiceStorm & flood helpCall 132 500 →
AUS
Bureau of MeteorologyWeather warnings for every hazardCheck warnings →
AUS
ABC EmergencyAustralia's emergency broadcasterLive updates →
AUS
Australian Red CrossEmergency planning toolsGet prepared →
PICK YOUR HAZARD

Go Deeper

Once the basics are sorted, work through the guides that match where you live.

Bushfire PrepGet ready for fire seasonFlood PrepBefore the water risesStorm & CycloneDestructive winds & rainHeatwave PrepStaying safe in extreme heatBlackout PrepWhen the power goes out72-Hour Go-BagWhat to pack for evacuationPet Emergency GuideKeep your animals safeBack to Survival HubAll guides in one place

Start Your Kit Today

A ready-made emergency kit covers the essentials in one go. Or build a custom kit around your household.

Shop emergency kitsBuild a custom kit

This guide provides general preparedness information only. It does not replace official instructions. During any emergency, always follow directions from local authorities and emergency services. In a life-threatening emergency, call Triple Zero (000).

Free printable · 5 pages

The Household Emergency Checklist

Your family plan, 72-hour kit list and hazard-by-hazard prep in one printable checklist. Stick it on the fridge and tick it off together.

  • Family plan and emergency contacts page
  • 72-hour kit checklist, item by item
  • Bushfire, flood, storm and heatwave prep lists

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