Evacuation Checklist – Emergency Grab & Go Guide

Essentials

Wallet, cash, cards, ID
Keys (house, car)
Phone with charger & power bank
Glasses, hearing aids, mobility aids

Health & Medication

Medications & prescriptions
First aid kit
Toiletries & sanitary supplies

Documents & Valuables

Important documents Passport, insurance, birth certificates, will
Irreplaceable photos & valuables Or save to USB/cloud if time permits

Supplies

Drinking water
Non-perishable food & snacks
Spare clothes & sturdy shoes
Torch & spare batteries
Battery-powered radio

Pets

Lead, harness, or carrier/crate
Pet food, water & bowls
Pet medications
Bedding or familiar blanket
Registration & photo with you Helps reunite if separated

Before You Leave

Turn off gas & electricity Only if safe to do so
Close windows & doors, lock up
Tell someone where you're going
Check on neighbours Especially elderly or vulnerable

When you reach safety

Register with your evacuation centre, or use the Red Cross Register.Find.Reunite service at register.redcross.org.au so loved ones can find you. Tell someone trusted if able.

Always follow official emergency instructions. This checklist is a guide only.