Household emergency checklist
For any natural disasters, include the following items in your Household Emergency Kit:
- Battery-operated radio and spare batteries
- Torch and spare batteries
- Candles*, lighter and waterproof matches
- Water in sealed containers (10L per person)
- Non-perishable food – enough for 3-4 days
- Portable gas stove with fuel*
- Can opener and utensils
- Combination multi-tool
- First aid kit and manual
- Medication
- Toiletry and sanitary supplies
- Change of clothes and strong shoes
- Special needs items for infants, older people and people with disabilities
- Pet food, water and other animal needs*
- Cash money (ATMs may not be available)
- Personal documents (insurance certificates, photographs etc)
- Strong plastic bags (for clothing and valuables etc)
- Emergency phone numbers
- Bedding and towels.
* These items may not be allowed in places of refuge.