A useful hint:
It is a good idea to keep a copy of all important document numbers with a relative or carer.  Numbers to keep a copy of include:

• Driver’s Licence, Bank Account, Medicare, Passport, Tax File, Insurance.

What will I take with me?

• Money, credit cards
• Medication
• Mobile phone
• Important phone numbers
• Snacks and water

Fire Danger Rating

What should I do?

CATASTROPHIC
Total Fire Ban

You need to act now.

EXTREME
Total Fire Ban

You need to get ready to act.

SEVERE
Total Fire Ban

You need to be aware.

VERY HIGH

• Check your Bushfire Survival Plan.
• Monitor conditions.
• Action may be needed.
• Leave if necessary.

• Battery powered radio
• Mobile phone & charger
• Medications, snacks

• Money, credit cards
• Protective clothing
• Pets and pet needs

• Phone Numbers and personal papers
• Woollen blanket and water
• Torch and First Aid kit

• Have you marked these dates on your calendar as a reminder? (tick when completed)

• Have you established two ways out of every room?  (tick when completed)

• If you need a key to open a door, do you keep the keys in the lock?  (tick when completed)

• How to crawl low under smoke?  (tick when completed)

• How to call 000 from a phone outside the house in an emergency?  (tick when completed)

• That no one must ever go back into a burning house?  (tick when completed)

• Where to meet for a head count once everyone has escaped from the house? (e.g. the letter box) (tick when completed)

• The flu is more than a bad cold.
• Symptoms can include sneezing, dry cough, sore throat, fever and chills, headaches, body aches and extreme tiredness.
• Symptoms usually appear one to three days after infection.

• Rest and drink plenty of fluids.
• Use a pain reliever for aches.

• Seek medical advice if you think you have the flu, if you are concerned about your symptoms or if symptoms become worse (e.g. you have difficulty breathing).

The annual influenza vaccine or flu shot, provides good protection against the flu.
An annual vaccine is free and is strongly recommended for:

• All those over 65 years.
• Anyone over 6 months of age who has medical risk factors such as chronic heart and lung disease, and diabetes.

The things I will do to keep myself and others safe from influenza.

• Get the influenza vaccination each year.
• Avoid crowded public places in the flu season.
• Stay at home when ill to prevent further spread.
• Wash hands regularly.
• Wipe down surfaces regularly.
• Cover a cough or sneeze with a tissue.

What are the symptoms I need to be aware of?

• Rapid onset of fever and/or chills.
• Cough, sore throat, runny nose. 
• Body aches and extreme tiredness. 
• Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing.

What do I need organised in case I get sick and need to stay home? *

• Food 
• Medication 
• Pet supplies

Who will check to see if I am OK?

Who needs to know I am sick?

• Secure your property and valuables. 
• Raise furniture, clothing and valuables onto beds, tables and into roof-space (electrical items highest). 
• Empty freezers and refrigerators, leave doors open. 
• Ensure electricity and gas are not turned on until safe to do so. 
• Use waterproof bags to protect clothing and important documents. 
• Put sandbags in the toilet bowl and over all laundry / bathroom drain-holes to prevent sewage back-flow.

• Never attempt to drive in flood waters.
• Follow instructions from local authorities and be ready to evacuate if needed.
• Lock your home, take your mobile phone and follow recommended evacuation routes for your area.

• Never enter flood waters.
• If stranded stay with your vehicle.
• Don’t use gas or electrical appliances until checked.
• Don’t eat food which has been in flood waters.
• Boil tap water until supplies have been declared safe.
• When flood water rises, it is common for spiders, snakes, rats and mice to move inside - check for unwanted visitors.

What is my local ABC Radio Frequency for flood warnings and information?

Have I completed my 'FloodSafe' plan?

Where is it?

As flood approaches I need to move important documents and items to higher levels.

Where will I put these?

Where is my emergency flood kit?

Have I switched off electricity, gas and water?

Where are the meters and the switchboard located?

• Electricity
• Gas
• Water

Where is the highest part of the building for me to shelter in?

If I need to evacuate where will I go?

Option 1:

Option 2:

How will I get there?

When will I go?

Option 1:

Option 2:

Have I organised someone to take me?

Who?

Name:

Phone Number:
 

Who do I need to contact to let them know what is happening?

Name:

Phone Number:

Name:

Phone Number:

• Have an emergency kit on hand including battery powered radio, torch, and spare batteries. 
• Know safe spots in each room, limit your movement to a few steps to a nearby safe place. 
• Check that you are adequately insured.

Act

If an earthquake strikes:
If indoors stay there. 

• Drop, Cover and Hold – drop to the floor, take cover under a sturdy desk, bench or table and hold on to a table leg. 
• Alternatively seek shelter under a door frame.  
• If in bed protect your head with your arms and a pillow.  
• If outdoors, keep well clear of buildings and other structures.

• After an earthquake: 
  
• Expect aftershocks. 
• Watch for broken glass, fallen debris, unstable walls or chimneys. 
• Check for damage and attend to injuries. 
• Do not light matches. 
• If electricity, water or gas services are damaged, turn them off. 
• Keep your radio tuned to local media such as AM 891. 
• Only drive or use telephones in an emergency. 
• Stay calm and help others if possible.

If you need to evacuate, take with you:

• Medication, battery powered radio, torch
• Personal papers - passports, insurance, credit cards, licence, money 

• Mobile phone and charger, important phone numbers
• Spare clothing, toiletries
• What else?
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In all cases follow the instructions of emergency services.

If you require help to assess damage or clean up who can assist you?

• Name:
• Phone Number 

• Mobile Phone Number

If you need to evacuate because of damage to your property or water, sewer, gas or electricity services where can you go?

Option 1:

Option 2:

How will you get there?

The interstate contact person for family members to call and report their location and condition in an emergency is:

• Name 
• Home Phone Number

• Mobile Phone Number