Checklist - Testing | Get Ready Queensland

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Five actions — free, quick, and you can do them today.

Set up weather alerts from BOM or your local council Know your risk

Bookmark your local council's disaster dashboard Know your risk

Talk to your neighbours Make a plan

Have a "what if" chat with everyone you care for Include elderly, medically vulnerable or mobility-impaired people Make a plan

Store important documents in a waterproof wallet or back them up digitally Pack a kit

Next steps

A few more actions to work through before storm season.

Create an emergency contact list Make a plan

Include your pets and animals in your emergency plan Make a plan

Make sure medications and scripts are up to date Especially important for elderly, oxygen-dependent or medically vulnerable people Make a plan

Set up your Digital ID Make a plan

Check your insurance has the right coverage If you rent, check your contents insurance. If you run a home-based business, check your business is covered. Know your risk

Check or update your emergency kit Aim for at least 5 days of food and water per person Pack a kit

Stock spare batteries and charged power banks for torches and devices Pack a kit

Include a battery-operated radio in your kit Pack a kit

Checklist complete — nice work!

You've ticked off all thirteen actions and you're in good shape for storm season. Share what you've done with your neighbours, and check back in before next season.