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What will you do if the phone and internet lines go down? How will you keep in touch, arrange to meet up or keep up with news and weather alerts?
In most emergencies, it’s best to stay in your own home. Make your home your meeting place and have an alternative in case you can’t get there.
Top tips
Plan a meeting point
Talk to your family about how you will get in touch and where you will meet in an emergency.
If you have kids
Make sure you know your school or early childhood centre’s emergency plans. Give them names of three people who could pick the kids up if you can’t get there.
Stay tuned in
Have a solar- or battery-powered radio so you can keep up with the latest news and alerts. Know which radio stations to tune in to for information during an emergency.
Keep a list
Keep a written list of important phone numbers.
Text or message
In an emergency, phone lines can become overloaded quickly. Keep them clear so emergency calls can be made and, if you can, use text or online messaging to keep in touch.
Talk about the impacts
Understanding the impacts of an emergency can help you get through. Have a chat with the people in your household and work out what you’ll do in these situations.
