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How to pack an emergency kit
Overview
Even if you aren’t directly affected by a natural disaster, a disruption to services may mean that you need to use an emergency kit. We’ll show you what you can consider packing to look after your family, and how to store it safely. You can check with your local emergency services website on specific items you may need in your area.
Tools and materials
Materials
- A change of clothes for each member of the household (wind and waterproof, hats, gloves, strong protective closed shoes)
- Battery powered radio
- Blankets or sleeping bags
- Cling wrap
- Face mask
- Garbage bags
- Hand sanitiser and disinfectant wipes
- Large waterproof plastic container with a lid
- Mobile phone charger and power bank
- Non-perishable food and fresh water
- Pet supplies
- Snap lock bags
- Toiletries including sunscreen and toilet paper
- Torch and spare batteries
Steps
Choose items for your family
Choose a combination of supplies that suits your family including a first aid kit, non-perishable food such as canned goods, a can opener and plenty of clean drinking water. Pack a torch and batteries, as well as a wind-up or solar-powered torch. Toiletries are important to maintain your hygiene so include an appropriate range. Snap lock bags, garbage bags and even cling wrap can be handy for many different reasons.
Pack items into a large waterproof container
Keep everything safe and secure in a large waterproof container with a sturdy lid. This will make your kit easy to transport and ensure everything inside it won't get wet or damaged.
Visit your local authority website
For more information about being prepared, please visit Get your household ready for an emergency — Get Ready — Emergency preparedness in New Zealand
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Health & Safety
Please make sure you use all equipment appropriately and safely when following the advice in these D.I.Y. videos. You need to be familiar with how to use equipment safely and follow the instructions that came with the equipment. If you are unsure, you may feel it is safest to consult an expert, such as the manufacturer or an expert Bunnings Team Member.
Grave health hazards are linked to asbestos, which may be in homes built up to 1990. Health hazards may result from exposure to lead-based paints in older materials and copper chromium arsenic (CCA) treated timber. For information on the dangers of asbestos, lead-based paint and CCA treated timber and tips for dealing with these materials contact your local council's Environmental Health Officer.
Please make sure you use all equipment appropriately and safely when following the advice in these D.I.Y. videos. You need to be familiar with how to use equipment safely and follow the instructions that came with the equipment. If you are unsure, you may feel it is safest to consult an expert, such as the manufacturer or an expert Bunnings Team Member.
Grave health hazards are linked to asbestos, which may be in homes built up to 1990. Health hazards may result from exposure to lead-based paints in older materials and copper chromium arsenic (CCA) treated timber. For information on the dangers of asbestos, lead-based paint and CCA treated timber and tips for dealing with these materials contact your local council's Environmental Health Officer.