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Are you prepared for storm season?
As summer draws closer now is the time to start
thinking about storm season and any steps you can
take to prepare you and your loved ones, and keep
your home and business safe.
CMBM Facility Services have taken the headache
out of preparing by providing a list of ways you can
get your home or business ready and the essentials
to pack in a survival kit in case of emergency.
Prepare your home Survival kit checklist
F Trim trees and branches close to your house F Fresh water (3 days)
F Clear gutters, downpipes and drains F Non-perishable food (for 3 days)
F Get your roof checked for damage
or corrosion F Battery-powered or hand-cranked
portable radio
F Make sure all shades, sails and awnings
are properly fitted F Light/torch and spare batteries
F Get your insurance up-to-date F Emergency response numbers
F Fix any corrosion, loose fittings and rotting
or termite-affected timber
F Secure loose items around your property
F Ensure your home, contents and car
insurance is adequate and current
F Identify the safest room in which to shelter
during a storm
F Learn how to safely turn off your power,
water and gas
F If you live in a flood-prone area store poisons
and garden chemicals well above ground
level and consider moving power points
F Sleeping bags/blankets
F Mobile phone and electricity
free charger
F Toiletries and sanitary items
F Utensils - can opener, cutlery
and a sharp knife
F Games
F Cash
F First aid kit
F Sturdy gloves
F Essential medication
F Important documents
F Identify indoor items you’ll need to raise
or empty if flood threatens F Baby formula & nappies
F If you live in a storm or cyclone-prone
area get a professional builder to assess
the structural integrity of your house Tip: Keep your kit in a waterproof storage
box and make sure you check its contents
regularly for out-of-date items.
CMBM offer 24/7 emergency
& storm damage response.
PHONE [phone]
F Waterproof bag for valuables