FAMILY EMERGENCY KIT
Your family emergency kit should include items that will help your family
when the essential services are not available i.e. power, water, telephone.
Check your family emergency kit and organise supplies including but not
restricted to:
First aid kit.
Torch, portable radio and plenty of spare batteries.
Canned or dry foods.
Drink water containers.
Appropriate cash supply (EFTPOS may not work)
Spare car and house keys.
Blankets, spare clothing – including cooler weather clothing and
baby care products
Medications, tissues, toiletry and sanitary supplies.
Strong plastic bags for storing important personal documents, such
as; wills, passports, photos, birth and marriage certificates, powers
of attorney and insurance policies.
Ear Plugs or I-Pod with headphones and a mobile phone, spare
battery and charger.
Books, playing cards or games.
A full tank of fuel.
Keep your family emergency kit in an easily accessible place and
ensure all members of the household are aware of its location.
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