Before you put together your Emergency Kit, practising for an evacuation helps you see what items you grab when you’re on the clock!

1. Get everyone together. Gather your family or household at the kitchen table. You can do this individually if you live in a one-person household.
2. Set a timer. Grab a stopwatch or timer and set it for 10 minutes.
3. Challenge everyone to collect emergency items. Ask the members of your household to grab items they think are required for an emergency evacuation and bring them to the table. Start the timer and GO!
4. Stop the timer! Now reflect on the items you have in front of you. Are all of these items what you really need in an emergency?
5. Reflect. Take the time to reflect on how you all felt during the activity. Were you anxious or stressed? Rushed or overwhelmed? Spend time talking about this.
6. Discuss your Emergency Kit and other essential items. Finalise the items you need for both your set-and-forget Emergency Kit and the other essential items you'll need to grab.
7. Pack your Emergency Kit and store away. It's time to put your Emergency Kit together, ensuring you include the list of other essential items you will need to grab during a bushfire incident. Then agree on a location in your home to store your Emergency Kit. Ensure it is easy to remember, safe and quick to access in an evacuation.

The TFS Emergency Kits fact sheet will help!