With the school holidays fast-approaching - here's a useful activity for older children to take part in - put together an emergency kit! We hope you never need to use it, but an emergency kit could be the difference between life and death in times of crisis.Here's some info from Gold Coast City Council's website.
Disasters often strike quickly, sometimes without warning, so being prepared before any major incident is vital. This ready-reference checklist will help you fill your emergency kit with the right supplies to cope in an emergency situation.
Download Gold Coast City Council's emergency kit checklist (PDF 87kb)
Remember to store your emergency kit in a sturdy waterproof container or bag that is easy to carry. Ensure it's kept in a convenient place known to all family members and it's wise to keep a smaller version in the boot of your car.
Regularly change your stored water and food supplies (food should be rotated every six months to stay fresh). Assess your kit and family needs at least once a year and replace batteries.
For more information, view the Queensland Government emergency fact sheets:
Click here for Emergency Management Queensland Be Prepared fact sheets
Check your first aid kit
First aid supplies are an important part of your emergency kit. The Queensland Ambulance Service recommends you include the following items as part of your first aid kit:
one packet of bandaids
one roll of non allergenic tape
two sterile eye pads
four triangular bandages
one conforming gauze bandage
one sterile combine dressing
one pair of stainless steel scissors
two square gauze swabs
one bottle antiseptic cream
one wound closure steri-strip
one bottle antiseptic solution
five alcohol swabs
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