Prepare an emergency kit with
- everything you need in an emergency, and
- important things you don’t want to lose.
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Battery powered radio and torch, spare batteries
Important information, such as your emergency plan
Rubber or strong leather gloves
First aid kit
Food and water
Pack when needed
Warm clothes, strong shoes or boots
Medicines, glasses and other essential items
Pet food and anything else
your pets need
Mobile phone and phone charger
Photos and
special keepsakes
Important documents, for example
- insurance papers
- passports
- birth certificates
- money
You could also include:
- Money – cash
- face mask and hand sanitiser
More information
- Get Ready for Emergencies (Download as PDF) – This is a guide for individuals and households to prepare for emergencies. This replaces the SES Home emergency plan.
- Be ready for storms and floods
- Where to find warnings and other key information