Prepare an Emergency Survival Kit before the bush fire season starts.
Having a prepared kit means having easy access to things that can help you survive a bush fire or other natural disaster and, will be in one handy location. This kit will help you regardless of whether you are going to leave or stay and actively defend your house.
Some of the things you might like to include in your kit are:
General Items
- Portable battery-operated radio
- Waterproof torch
- Spare batteries
- First aid kit with manual
- Candles with water proof mathes
- Woolen Blankets
- Emergency contact numbers
- Waterproof bag for valuables
Before you leave, add
- Cash, ATM cards, credit cards
- Medications, toiletries and sanitary supplies
- Special requirements for infants, elderly, injured, disabled
- Mobile phone and charger
- Combination pocket knife
- Important documents, valuables and photos (in a waterproof bag)
- Change of clothes for everyone
- Drinking water (at least three litres per person per day)