Wimmera 72 - What goes into an emergency supplies kit?

Published on 14 October 2022

The Wimmera 72 website has information and resources to help residents prepare for an emergency.

Being prepared means having your own food, water and other supplies to last for at least 72 hours.

A Flood Warning is being issued for Wimmera River catchment and areas within the flood zone will be potentially impacted in coming days.

The following items should be included in a basic emergency kit.

• Water – at least two litres of water per person per day (small bottles can be carried easily)
• Non-perishable food such as canned food, energy bars and dried foods
• Manual can opener
• Windup or battery-powered torch and radio (include extra batteries)
• Mobile phone and charger
• First aid kit
• Spare keys to your car and home
• Cash in smaller notes and coins
• Your emergency plan and contact information
• Prescription medication, disability aids, baby formula, food, water and pet/livestock medication (personalise to your needs)
• Copies of insurance policies, passports, bank details and passwords.

The website contains other information such as recommended additional items to have in an emergency kit. 

It also includes contact information and disaster resources.  

WIMMERA 72 WEBSITE