With summer fast approaching it is important to ensure that you are prepared for all possible emergencies.
Lists for survival kits have been created by the Queensland Government to help people be prepared in the need of an evacuation, loss of power or other circumstances. To find more on these kits please visit: <link https: www.qld.gov.au emergency dealing-disasters prepare-for-disasters emergency-kit _blank external-link-new-window internal link in current>
www.qld.gov.au/emergency/dealing-disasters/prepare-for-disasters/emergency-kit
A few key items to consider in the event of an emergency:
- Water
- Sunscreen
- Protective Clothing
- Medications
- Analgesics
- Asthma Action Plan
- Preventers/Puffers/Inhalers
- First Aid Kit
- Phone, Table and Power Packs (Portable Power Chargers)
- List of important phone numbers including phone, electricity, gas companies, local hospital, medical practice and family members)
- Instruction manual on opening garage doors, electric gates etc on your property
Ergon Energy also have a Priority Life Support program for people with medical equipment needs. In the event of an emergency this needs to be pre-organised with the electricity provider to ensure priority reconnection of electricity. To find out more please visit <link https: www.ergon.com.au network outages-and-disruptions life-support-program _blank external-link-new-window internal link in current>
www.ergon.com.au/network/outages-and-disruptions/life-support-program
or by phone Ergon Energy on 13 74 66.The safety of you and those around you during an emergency is of the highest importance. Always follow the recommendations of emergency service personnel, and ensure you have your survival kits prepared.
If you require new prescriptions for your medications, please phone the practice to arrange an appointment on <link>(07) 4635 6111
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