Put together an emergency grab bag

You may need to leave your home quickly in an emergency, so it's important to have a few essential items ready to go. Pack a small, easy-to-carry bag with essentials and store it where you can grab it quickly in an emergency. 

What you put in your grab bag will depend on your needs and the type of emergency. There are some items you can pre-pack, and others you will need to add at the time of the emergency. You may include:

Essential supplies and information

• Essential or prescribed medication
• Glasses or contact lenses (if you wear them)
• Useful phone numbers
• Mobile phone and charger (or battery pack)
• House and car keys
• Cash and credit cards
• First aid kit
• Basic toiletries
• Torch and radio (wind-up or battery-powered)

Supplies for babies and children

• Food, formula, and bottled drinking water
• Change of clothing
• Nappies
• Toys, books, and activities
• Special food needs
• Canned or dried food

Pet supplies

If you have a pet, make sure your grab bag includes items that will help you look after them if you have to leave your home.

We've put together a list of suggested pet supplies to go in your emergency grab bag.

Other items to consider

• Copies of insurance documents
• Anti-bacterial hand wipes or gel
• Blankets and sleeping bags
• Sun hats and sunscreen
• Toilet paper
• Rubbish bags
• Thermos flasks