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How ready are you for an emergency?

How ready are you for an emergency?

From natural disasters to house fires, when things go wrong, they often escalate quickly. In emergencies, we usually don’t have the luxury of time to make considered plans for where to go, what to do, and how to keep our loved ones safe. The best way to look after you and yours is to have an emergency plan in place already. With any luck, you’ll never have to use it. But if you do, it could prevent the worst from occurring.

We’ve pulled together some resources to help you get prepared for an emergency. While responses should vary based on the situation, there’s plenty you can do that will give you a head start if and when an emergency occurs.

Find your local Civil Defence Centre

Find your local Civil Defence Emergency Management Group

In emergencies, many community spaces across the country activate to support displaced people. If you need to leave your home, you should check with your local Emergency Management Group about where to find shelter. Make a note of where to get updates from your local group.

Emergency plan

How to make an emergency plan for your family

Here’s how to get everyone on the same page so when the going gets tough, everyone knows what to do to stay safe. It’s best to create a broad plan with some branches that address specific emergency scenarios.

Storage & Organising

Best emergency preparedness items to have on-hand

From torches to generators to LPG bottles, there’s plenty of items that can come in handy when things go awry. We’re not saying you need to invest in a fully stocked doomsday bunker, but some items can make all the difference in an emergency.

Storage & Organising

Your emergency grab-bag checklist

If the time comes when you have to leave, you’ll often need to leave in a hurry. It’s a good idea to have a bag of essentials pre-packed and handy to grab on your way out the door. Here’s what you should include.

Pets

How to prepare your pets for an emergency

Pets are part of the family, so they need to be part of your emergency planning too. A little preparation now will make it much easier to keep them safe, secure and cared for when things don’t go to plan

Pets

What to check around the house before a storm

When rough weather is on the way, a little preparation can go a long way. From clearing the gutters to securing anything outdoors that might take flight, here are a few things worth checking before the weather turns.