Cyclones Information Booklet 2015 2015 | Page 18

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 iPod 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. 18