CYCLONE KIT
WITH a cyclone looming off the North Queensland tropical coast, residents are advised to double check they have all they need in their cyclone kids.
An emergency kit is vital as high winds and rising floodwaters can prevent emergency services from reaching you.
Wind debris and flood damage can cut road access. Your community and your family could become isolated for up to three days or more.
Roads can be closed and essential services disrupted, such as power, gas and water supply and phone lines, even after a disaster has passed.
Depending on your circumstances, you may not have immediate access to the support provided and will need to rely on the supplies and equipment you have at home.
Three days supply of nonperishable food ( plus can opener, cooking gear, plates and utensils). Include a range of non- perishable food items
Clean water in sealed containers ( 10 litres per person is recommended for three days). Water purification tablets Medical and sanitation First aid kit and manual. Sunscreen and insect repellent
Essential medications, prescriptions and dosage Toilet paper Toothbrush/ toothpaste Soap/ shampoo Personal hygiene items Light Flashlight/ torch with extra batteries Battery powered lantern Communications Battery powered radio with extra batteries Traditional wired telephone Prepaid phone cards and coins for phone calls
Warm jumper, waterproof jacket, hat and gloves for everyone, including a spare change of clothes
Closed- toed shoes or boots for everyone
Whistle, utility knife, duct/ masking tape Plastic garbage bags, ties Safety glasses and sunglasses
Special items for infants ( nappies, formula etc)
Special items needed by elderly or people with special needs Spare house and car keys Pet food, water and other animal needs
Keep original or certified copies of these documents in your Emergency Kit.
Scan copies of them and save the files on a USB memory stick or CD to include in your kit. Keep all these items in sealed plastic bags.
Insurance papers for your house and contents, cars, and for valuable items. Inventory of valuable household goods
Wills and life insurance documents. house deeds/ mortgage documents
Birth and marriage certificates Passports/ visa details Stocks and bonds Medicare, pension cards, immunisation records
Bank account and credit card details
A back- up copy of important computer files