HOUSEHOLD EMERgency PLAN

Complete this plan with all members of your household

YOur household  Address

Name Phone numbers

Name Phone numbers

Name Phone numbers

Name Phone numbers

Name Phone numbers

1. If we can’t get home or contact each other we will The Getaway Kits are stored in the
meet or leave a message at:

Name  4. The radio station (inc AM/FM frequency) we will

tune in to for local civil defence information during
Contact details 
an emergency
Name (back-up) 

Contact details 

Name (out of town)  5. Friends/neighbours who may need our help or who
can help us
Contact details 
Name 

2. The person responsible for collecting the children Address 

from school is:
Phone 
Name 

Contact details  Name 

Address 
3. Emergency Survival Items and Getaway Kit
Phone 
Person responsible for checking water and food

6. On a separate sheet of paper draw a plan of the

Items will be checked and replenished on: house showing places to shelter in an earthquake
or storm, exits and safe assembly areas and where
to turn off water, electricity and gas.
(check and replenish at least once a year)

Important phone numbers For Police, Fire or Ambulance c all 111

Local Police station  Water Supplier 
Medical Centre  Gas Supplier 
Insurance Company  Electrician 
Vet/Kennel/Cattery  Plumber 
Electricity Supplier  Builder 
Council Emergency Helpline 

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EMERGENCY SURVIVAL ITEMS GE TAWAY KITS

Torch with spare batteries or a self-charging Everyone in the house should have a packed
torch getaway kit in an easily accessible place which
includes:
Radio with spare batteries
Torch and radio with spare batteries
Wind and waterproof clothing, sun hats, and
strong outdoor shoes Hearing aids and spare batteries, glasses or
mobility aids
First aid kit and essential medicines
Emergency water and easy-to-carry food
Blankets or sleeping bags
rations
Pet supplies
Extra supplies of special dietary items
Emergency toilet - toilet paper and large
First aid kit and essential medicines
rubbish bags
For infants or young children – formula and
Face and dust masks
food, nappies
Check all batteries every 3 months.
Change of clothes (wind/waterproof clothing
and strong outdoor shoes)
Toiletries – towel, soap, toothbrush, sanitary
items, toilet paper
Food and water for 3 days or more Blankets or sleeping bags
Non-perishable food (canned or dried food) Face and dust masks
Food, formula and drinks for babies and Pet supplies
small children Important documents:
Water (at least 3 litres per person, per day) Identification (birth and marriage
for drinking certificates/driver’s licences and
Water for washing and cooking passports
A primus or gas barbeque to cook on Financial ( insurance policies and
mortgage)
A can opener
precious family photos
Consider stocking a two-week supply of food
and water for prolonged emergencies such as a If we have to evacuate we will:
pandemic. Check and replace food and water
Take our Getaway Kit
every twelve months.
Turn off electricity and water
How to store water
Turn off gas only if we suspect a leak or if
• Wash bottles thoroughly in hot water. Fill asked to do so by the authorities
each bottle with tap water until it overflows.
Add five drops of household bleach per litre Take our pets with us
of water (or half a teaspoon for 10 litres)
• Store in a cool dark place and replace the
water every 12 months

For more information visit the Civil Defence Emergency Management

Of fice at your nearest council or

www.getthru.govt.nz
PRODUCED BY THE MINISTRY OF CIVIL DEFENCE and EMERGENCY MANAgement

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