For those that would like to take further steps to cover a wider range of scenarios for a longer period, you can add additional supplies to create a comprehensive kit to ensure you are extensively covered. Your kit should be kept in a stu r dy waterproof storage container and stored in a safe place in your home. Make sure that it is easy for all members of the household to access except young children — make it childproof if necessary. Toggle between the essential and comprehensive flatlays below, hover over the interactive dots or expand the checklists to find out what items to include.
Alternatively, you can find both pack lists essential and comprehensive in the Get Ready Queensland 3 steps to Get Ready booklet which is available to download. Your evacuation kit should contain up to date copies of the same important documents in your emergency kit. A pair of sturdy work gloves will help prevent injury and infection when needing to handle rubbish and debris. Electricity may not be available where you are headed to and you could be left in the dark for quite a while so include a torch or two or a battery powered lantern.
Make sure you have enough spare batteries to last three days. Include toiletries you will need for three days such as toilet paper, toothpaste, toothbrushes, soap, shampoo, personal hygiene products, sunscreen and insect repellent. Although most tins have a ring pull, there are still quite a few for which you will need a can opener.
Make a three-day menu plan for your household and store a supply of non-perishable food in your kit. You mobile phone is key to keeping connected during a disaster. Extend the life of your phone by ensuring you have a spare phone charger packed as well as a fully charged portable battery or power pack. A battery powered radio is one of the most reliable items in a disaster especially during power and internet loss.
Scan and save important documents, contact, emails and photos to a USB and keep it in your emergency kit. A properly equipped first aid kit can save lives. Your emergency kit should contain up to date copies of important documents. For example documents could include your driver licence, insurance policies home, content, vehicles, life , passports, legal documents property deed, wills etc.
Pack 10 litres of drinking water per person at a minimum. Even if your home is not damaged in a disaster, electricity may not be available and you could be left in the dark for quite a while so include a torch or two or a battery powered lantern.
Your pets have their own special needs that you should prepare and plan for as a responsible pet parent. For more detail check out the protect your pet page.
A pair of study work gloves will help prevent injury and infection when needing to handling rubbish and debris. Rubbish bags to clean up your backyard. P rotect your eyes from any flying debris that may occur when during clean ing up post weather event. Use a whistle for attracting attention if you need assistance. A tarpaulin and ropes can be used to cover any areas of your home that may have been damaged during severe weather. These should only be affixed once the weather system has passed and it is safe to do so.
Include any prescribed medication or aids required by household members such as prescription glasses, medic-alert bracelet or necklace keep a spare in your kit , dosage measures syringes, measuring cups , Epipen or batteries for hearing aids.
In addition to basic items make sure you include a warm jumper, waterproof jacket, a hat, gloves and enclosed-toed shoes or boots for each household member. For formula - fed babies check the use-by date on any formula and use it before it expires, replacing the one in your kit. Queensland Health recommends storing enough ready-to-drink formula for three days.
Ensure you check sizing of nappies packed in your kit periodically as infants may outgrow the nappies you have packed for them. A utility knife is a useful tool during and after a disaster. An emergency kit contains the main items you need in an emergency. You can buy a ready-made emergency kit or make one of your own. You can buy ready-made emergency kits from various retailers. If the emergency kit features the 'Plan Ahead' Denk Vooruit logo yellow face with black outline , you can be sure that it contains the most important items.
Assemble and maintain your emergency survival items for your home as well as a portable getaway kit in case you have to leave in a hurry. You should also have essential emergency items in your workplace and in your car. Download a checklist PDF, Kb.
Check all batteries every three months. Battery powered lighting is the safest and easiest. Do not use candles as they can tip over in earthquake aftershocks or in a gust of wind.
Do not use kerosene lamps, which require a great deal of ventilation and are not designed for indoor use. Check and replace food and water every twelve months.
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