The first step in being prepared is to have a Get Ready plan.
An emergency and evacuation plan will ensure everyone in your household knows exactly what to do if the worst happens. You might want to involve your neighbours in developing your plan - neighbours who are elderly or have special needs may need your assistance. Equally, neighbours may also provide assistance to your household if required.
Get Ready Queensland online household emergency and evacuation plan
The online plan form below should take 10-15 minutes to complete and will be available for you to download, save and print once completed. It can be fully adapted to suit your household's circumstances.
You will need to complete the plan in one session as details entered will not be saved to return to later, so make sure you have all the relevant information. Before you begin have a read through the form and view the 'Tips' section at the end of this page.
Once you have completed, downloaded and printed your plan you can move onto - Step 2: Pack supplies
For those that would prefer to complete their plan offline, a hard copy plan is also included in the Get Ready Queensland 3 steps to Get Ready booklet which is available to download.
Tip: How to use your household emergency and evacuation plan
Your household emergency and evacuation plan is a hardcopy document that is designed to keep you and your household members connected and safe in the event you become separated during a natural disaster and/ or you lose mobile phone connectivity and access to your contact phone numbers.
In the event you need to evacuate the home, the plan also provides a checklist of actions to be completed to ensure your home and your most valuable possessions are as secure as possible.
The plan is designed to be kept somewhere central and visible (like the kitchen fridge) and for each household member to have one with them at all times (in school bags, handbags or work satchels).
Tip: Understand your risk
The best way to Get Ready is to understand your local potential risks and make a plan for them before they occur. If you’re not sure what you should be planning for, check out the page links below.
Tip: Details you will need to prepare your emergency and evacuation plan
This interactive will assist you to complete your plan by understanding the types of details to have ready to include when prompted on the form.
Hover over dots in the image below or expand the checklist to find out about details you will need in your plan.
All household members' mobile phone numbers and email addresses.
All pets' details, including their vet's name, contact details and medication details if applicable.
All vehicles' makes and registration details.
Identify emergency contacts - one local and one out of town.
Contact details for your neighbours.
Contact details for your kids' schools, kindy or daycare.
Contact details for each household member's workplace.
Utility company contact details (water, gas electricity).
Your GP and any other medical specialists contact details.
Details about any household members that require special assistance.
Identify your household's safe meeting point, in the event you become separated.
Identify where your emergency and evacuation kits (Step 2: Pack supplies) will be stored.
All household members' mobile phone numbers and email addresses.
All pets' details, including their vet's name, contact details and medication details if applicable.
All vehicles' makes and registration details.
Identify emergency contacts - one local and one out of town.
Contact details for your neighbours.
Contact details for your kids' schools, kindy or daycare.
Contact details for each household member's workplace.
Utility company contact details (water, gas electricity).
Your GP and any other medical specialists contact details.
Details about any household members that require special assistance.
Identify your household's safe meeting point, in the event you become separated.
Identify where your emergency and evacuation kits (Step 2: Pack supplies) will be stored.
All household members' mobile phone numbers and email addresses.
All pets' details, including their vet's name, contact details and medication details if applicable.
All vehicles' makes and registration details.
Identify emergency contacts - one local and one out of town.
Contact details for your neighbours.
Contact details for your kids' schools, kindy or daycare.
Contact details for each household member's workplace.
Utility company contact details (water, gas electricity).
Your GP and any other medical specialists contact details.
Details about any household members that require special assistance.
Identify your household's safe meeting point, in the event you become separated.
Identify where your emergency and evacuation kits (Step 2: Pack supplies) will be stored.
Tip: How to write a household emergency plan
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Tip: Equipment connected over the nbn access network will not work during a power outage.
Unplanned or unexpected outages to your nbn access network connection can occur for many reasons, such as severe storms, cyclones, bushfires, car accidents, or trees or branches falling onto power lines. Knowing how to stay connected during a disaster if the power goes out is all part of being resilient to future disasters.
Stay mobile
- Have a charged mobile phone with you and pack back-up battery power banks and spare charging cords in your household emergency kit.
Tune in
- If you lose internet access, use a battery-operated radio to tune in to your local radio station for weather updates and warnings.
Back-up information
- Consider backing up your digital files and images where they can be accessed from anywhere.
For more information on how to stay connected in the event of a power outage, visit the nbn website.