Power Outages:

• Have a written and practised Power Outage Plan

  • Necessary phone numbers (000, contacts of family members, medical services, your local council, numbers for different types of emergencies)

  • Information about your emergency kit (who is in charge of the kit, the location)

• Switch off all appliances to prevent any power surges when power is restored to your property

• There may not be access to ATM’s during a power outage, so it's a good idea to have some emergency cash stored in your home.

• Prepare an emergency kit

  • A charged phone or landline that does not rely on power

  • A mobile phone charger that works in the car

  • Alternative lighting such as torches or candles

  • Alternative sources for cooking, heating or cooling

  • Sufficient water and food supply

  • Battery operated radio to get regular updates on whether conditions and outages

  • First aid kit

  • Batteries

  • Basic tool kit

  • Suitable fire extinguisher and fire blanket

  • Whistle in case you need to attract attention

Bushfire:

• Have a written and practised bushfire survival plan

  • Consider whether you will leave early or if you will stay and defend

  • Consider your mental and physical abilities

  • Consider those that are living at your property (Do they have a health or disability issue)

  • Is your property prepared if the Fire Danger Rating is Extreme

• Prepare your homes and property

  • Fuel-reduced area cleared of flammable materials

  • Make sure if you plan to defend  your home that your house meets the latest Building code of Australia for building in bush-fire prone areas

• Prepare an emergency kit

  • First aid kits

  • Portable torches

  • Batteries

  • Battery operated radio

  • Sufficient water and food supply

  • Petrol or diesel pump and generator

  • Appropriate clothing

  • Hoses

  • Street directory in case you need to drive unfamiliar areas

  • Whistle in case you need to attract attention

  • Basic tool kit

  • Suitable fire extinguisher and fire blanket

Severe Weather:

• Have a written and practised severe weather survival plan

• Keep a list of emergency numbers (CFS, 000, Family members etc.)

• Check if you have adequate insurance cover for your building, contents and vehicle

• Move cars undercover

• Secure loose outdoor items such as outdoor furniture, children play equipment etc.

• Unplug electrical appliances that may be affected by power surges. If power is lost, unplug major appliances to reduce the power surge and possible damage when power is restored.

• Prepare your homes and property

  • Regularly trim branches in your yard.

  • Inspect roofs, gutters and downpipes (remove leaf litter and rubbish, secure loose roof tiles or metal sheets, make repairs)

  • Keep your yard clutter free (put away loose items)

  • Put cars undercover (if there is no cover place a blanket over the car and park away from trees)

• Prepare an emergency kit

• Alternative light in case the power goes out

• First aid kit

• Batteries

• Sufficient water and food supply

• Whistle in case you need to attract attention

Damage after Emergency

• If you notice trees, light poles or signs down around in your area please contact Roxby Council on 8671 0010 (after hours select Option 2)

• If you see lost pets please contact Roxby Council 8671 0010 so the rightful owners can be located.  (after hours select Option 1)

• If there is damage to your house, and you are renting, please contact your real estate agent.