A Home Emergency Kit contains items that will assist you to respond better in any emergency.
Your Home Emergency Kit should contain:
- Portable radio with spare batteries
- Torch with spare batteries
- First aid kit (with supplies necessary for your household)
- Candles and waterproof matches
- Important papers including emergency contact numbers
- Copy of any Home Emergency Plans
- Waterproof bag for valuables
If you are required to leave your property, place in your Home Emergency Kit:
- A good supply of required medications
- Any special requirements for babies, the disabled, infirm and/or elderly
- Strong shoes
- Fresh food and drinks
Keep your Home Emergency Kit in a waterproof storage container.
On a regular basis, check (remember to check use-by dates on batteries and gloves) and re-stock items if you need to.
Also, keep a list of emergency numbers on your fridge.
The SES in partnership with PRIME have developed a Home Emergency Kit information fridge magnet. You can download the magnet image and information here (high resolution) or (low resolution) or from the downloadable files section at the bottom of this page. You can also get one of these fridge magnets from your local SES UNIT.
For emergency help in floods and storms call the SES on 132 500
