Appendix G - Emergency Management Plan

   •   Iden;fy where and how to turn off the mains supply for water, power and gas; and
   •   Purchase emergency essen;als to have on hand, such as:
   •   containers to store drinking water.
   •   spare supply of fuel for use in your vehicle (ensure you store safely);
   •   wide masking tape for windows.
   •   hessian bags and sand for sandbagging indoor drains to prevent sewerage backwash from flooding.
3. If you live in a flood—prone area:

   •   Store all poisons well above ground level.
   •   Iden;fy which indoor items you will need to raise or empty if flooding threatens your home.
   •   Also consider:
          o   alterna;ves to carpet floor coverings,
          o   reloca;ng electrical sockets and power—points to well above floor level.
4. If you live in an area prone to cyclone or severe storm:

   •   Fit windows with shu>ers or metal screens for added protec;on during high winds.
   •   Arrange a professional builder to check your building and iden;fy measures to increase its structural security to withstand high winds.
5. When severe weather warnings are issued:

   •   Disconnect electrical appliances and all external television and radio aerials.
   •   Turn off electricity and gas main supplies if instructed by emergency authori;es.
   •   Secure outdoor furniture and other garden items.
   •   Fill buckets and bath with clean water in case of interrup;ons to main supply.
   •   Close windows with shu>ers or use strong tape in criss—crossing pa>ern and draw curtains.
   •   Park vehicles under cover, away from trees, powerlines and waterways.