Preparing for an emergency

You are the person most responsible for your safety. The most important things you can do to keep yourself and your family safe are to plan and be prepared.

Being prepared improves the way you cope in an emergency and helps with your recovery afterwards.

Having an emergency plan in place, that everyone in the household is aware of, will help you think and act clearly when the time comes.

Some great templates are available to help you plan to keep your home and family safe. Don’t forget your pets and livestock when making your emergency plan.

Have a bag packed with essential items. It can help reduce the impact of an emergency. For suggestions on what an emergency kit might contain visit Packing | Australian Red Cross.

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