Emergency Kit Plan
Printable emergency kit checklist: New South Wales
New South Wales advice gives no number of days. We start at 3. Change it if you want.
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At home
Water
3 litres for each person each day
our starting value New South Wales advice gives no water amount. We start at 3 litres for each person each day, the figure from Tasmania and the United Kingdom. Change it if you want. It rests on: Tasmania Fire Service, Fact sheet: Emergency kits, read 12 November 2026; UK government, Be Ready campaign, Be Ready checklist, read 12 November 2026.
- People in your home
- Days
- Total to keep
- 1.5 litre bottles
- 10 litre containers
- 20 litre containers
Food
3 meals a day for each adult and child. This count is ours, not official advice.
Tins
- Baked beans
- Soup
- Tinned fish
- Tinned meat
- Tinned vegetables
- Tinned fruit
Packets and jars
- Crackers or oatcakes
- Peanut butter
- Breakfast cereal
- Long-life milk
- Dried fruit and nuts
- Cereal bars
Needs heat or boiled water
- Rice, pasta or noodles
- Porridge oats
Count these only if you can cook without mains power.
Light and warmth
- Candles & matches
- Torch (incl. spare batteries)
- Bedding (e.g. sleeping bags & blankets)
- Clothing & footwear (incl. underwear)
News and contact
- Emergency Plans (incl. pets & animal plans)
- Emergency contact list
- Radio (incl. spare batteries)
- Local maps (to navigate road closures)
- Whistle (to signal for help)
Health and hygiene
- First aid kit
- Medical & ID bracelets (for health conditions)
- Toiletries (e.g. soap, dental care, toilet paper, sanitary items & sunscreen)
Papers and money
- Important documents
- Cash (ATMs & EFTPOS may not work)
- Spare keys (for your home & vehicles)
Tools and cooking
- Can opener
- Entertainment (books, games, toys & headphones)
- Protective equipment (e.g. gloves, masks & glasses)
Pets
If you have pets
- Ownership & ID (microchip details & photo)
- Pet food & water (incl. bowls)
- Lead, harness & other accessories
Numbers to call
Official lists used: NSW State Emergency Service, Emergency Kit Checklist, read 12 November 2026.Emergency Kit Plan
Emergency Kit Plan
New South Wales
Grab bag
Grab bag
A grab bag is for when you have to leave home in a hurry. If you have more time to leave, you can use your home kit.
- Digital devices (e.g. phones, laptops & tablets)
- Chargers, power banks & hard drives
- Personal valuables (e.g. photo & jewellery)
- Baby supplies (incl. formula, nappies & wipes)
- Medications for 5 days (incl. Medicare card & prescriptions)
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Numbers to call
Official lists used: NSW State Emergency Service, Emergency Kit Checklist, read 12 November 2026.Emergency Kit Plan