Emergency Preparedness – Ballarat Regional Multicultural Council

Emergency Preparedness

If an emergency happens in your community, it may take emergency workers some time to get to you. You should be prepared to care for yourself and your family for at least 72 hours. By taking a few simple steps today, you can be better prepared to face a range of emergencies anytime, anywhere.

BRMC Podcast Series

The series is available on Spotify, Google podcasts, Amazon Music, Apple podcasts, Audible, and Pocket Casts.

Listen to this audio with Nicole McGrath, CFA, and Bobby Mehta, BRMC, to learn more about Emergency Preparedness.

Listen on Spotify

Make a Plan: Visit the Preparing for Emergencies page on the Australian Red Cross website to make a Rediplan.

When you are making your plan consider the following:

Prepare to be self sufficient.
Make sure your kit is easy to carry and has everything you need

Your emergency kit should include:

To learn more about Emergency Preparedness click on the links.

For more information during an emergency ring 132 500.

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