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COMMUNITY PLANNING

Things to consider in planning for emergencies

In thinking about what you and your family or household might do in an emergency keep in mind that you may be in a situation where:

  • you may be separated, for example children at school and parents at work;
  • normal modes of communication might be difficult or impossible;
  • power supplies may be cut;
  • you may be injured or others may be injured or deceased;
  • there may be fire or other dangerous elements present; and 
  • information about the emergency may be limited in the early stages of the event.

Consider some or all of the following suggested activities

  • Decide how family members will stay in touch in the event of, or after an emergency.
  • Talk with your family, household members and neighbours about things you could do.
  • Agree on how you will contact each other if not at home, who will collect family members and who will check on neighbours.
  • Organise an out-of-town person your family or household members can contact in case you are separated. Make a list of that person’s contact details (home, mobile and work phone numbers, e-mail) and provide them to your workplace and to your children’s school.
  • Agree on a place for family or household members to meet if separated.
  • Make arrangements for pets to ensure they will be safe and have food and water.
  • Store important documents including wills, passports, photos, birth and marriage certificates, powers of attorney and insurance policies in a fire and water-proof container or safe deposit box.
  • Review your insurance policies to ensure they are current and adequate. If you keep them in your home try to take them with you if you evacuate. Consider arranging authorised copies to be kept at an alternate secure location.
  • Find out how and where to turn off electricity, gas and water supplies in your home.
  • Make a record of your local emergency telephone numbers (State Emergency Service, Council, gas, electricity, water, etc.) and keep them near your phone. These numbers are easily accessed at the front of the local telephone book.
  • Remember to dial 000 for police, fire and ambulance attendance  during life or property threatening situations. If you have a hearing or speech impairment, dial 106 through your textphone (TTY) to obtain emergency service attendance.
  • If the SES is required phone 132 500. 
  • When notifying all emergency services of your location ensure you provide the exact street address and the nearest crossroads. 

 

 

 

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