Be prepared
Preparing for disaster season?
Help keep your family and community safe — download the Emergency Packing Guide today.
Emergency Go Bag
- Personal documents (licence, passport, Medicare card, insurance)
- Torch and batteries
- Phone and portable charger
- Bottled water
- Cash
- Personal hygiene items
- Medication
- Small first aid kit
- Change of clothes
- Non-perishable food (muesli bars, ring-pull cans)
- Hand sanitiser / wet wipes
- Babies or children: nappies, formula, snacks, a toy or book, extra clothes, comfort item
Blackout Bag
- Torch / headlamp (one for each person)
- Batteries
- Three-day supply of non-perishable food and water
- First aid kit
- Car, solar or battery charger for devices
- Esky with ice packs
- Wet wipes and toilet paper
- Medication
- Sanitary items
- Mosquito repellent
- Battery-operated fan
You might find the following resources helpful when preparing for a disaster season:
Australia-wide
- How to prepare for an emergency, such as a fire, flood or storm – Services Australia
- Preparing for emergencies – Australian Red Cross
- Emergency Checklist 2025 – The Salvation Army
New South Wales
- Preparing for a natural disaster – New South Wales Government
Northern Territory
- Emergency planning – Northern Territory Government
Queensland
- Get ready Queensland – Queensland Government
South Australia
- Preparing for emergencies – Government of South Australia
Tasmania
- Plan and prepare – Tasmanian State Emergency Service
Victoria
- Plan and stay safe – Victoria State Emergency Service
Western Australia
- What can you do to prepare? – Emergency WA
Need assistance?
For financial assistance (outside of a declared disaster) visit The Salvation Army website to access the phone number in your state.
Planning for the Unplanned
Preparing for an emergency is about more than having a plan and supplies. You can also take simple steps now to prepare your finances for unexpected events and feel more confident about what lies ahead.