With Cyclone OMA possibly coming towards our coast, do you have an Emergency Plan and your Emergency Kit ready?
Preparing your household is an important step to ensure you and your families safety in emergency situations.
Some steps to help prepare include:
- Have an emergency plan;
- Prepare for evacuation – if you live in an area prone to flood or storm surge;
- Prepare your emergency kit – essential items include food, water, toiletries, communications, clothing, footwear, tools and special items for infants and the elderly and important documents;
- Prepare your home;
- Tune into warnings;
- Get to know and check on your neighbours – neighbours can help each other in many ways when preparing for an emergency;
- Have a pet emergency plan;
- Prepare your car;
- Prepare your business.
For help with preparing an emergency kit and evacuation plan right now, download the Get Ready fact sheets at Get Ready Queensland and stay connected by visiting Bundaberg Regional Council’s website.