Be prepared

An emergency can occur quickly and without warning, whether it is a storm, flash flood, bushfire, power outage or other major disruption. It might only cause you minor disruption if you are not directly affected, but it could be devastating for you and your community.

You can take some simple steps in advance that can help minimise the impact of an emergency on you and your family.

1. Make a Personal Emergency Plan

Emergencies, by their very nature, can catch people unawares, so every home and workplace should have an Emergency Plan. Your family may not be together when disaster strikes, so it is important to plan: how you will contact one another; how you will get back together; and what you will do in different situations.

More information on Personal Emergency Plans

2. Have an Emergency Kit

In a major emergency, power, telephone and other essential services may not work. Use this checklist to help you create a basic Emergency Kit for you and your family.

More information on Emergency Kits

3. Be informed

During an emergency it is important to remain informed. Essential information will be broadcast by radio and television. emergencyNSW and other government websites will provide information.

More information on how to Be informed