Do you have enough supplies to last you three days in the case of a disaster? Are you even sure what you might need to get you through?
Mackay Regional Council and Woolworths have again joined forces to make it easier for Mackay region residents to organise their disaster supply kit.
From now until November 19, each of the region’s eight Woolworths stores will have two dedicated aisle ends stocked with key items for household disaster kits.
Mayor Greg Williamson said council had installed banners with tear-off shopping lists out the front of Woolworths stores, that customers can rip off and take into the store with them.
“These shopping lists have been specially designed to list most of the key items that a household would need in an emergency situation,” Mayor Williamson said.
“We know that our region is vulnerable to some of the worst disasters, such as cyclones, floods and bush fires,” he said.
“It is essential that everyone has at least three full days of supplies, including water, non-refrigerated food items, medicines and toiletries.
“We recommend that an emergency kit is kept in a safe dry place at all times as we head into disaster season.”
Woolworths Caneland Store Manager Jackie Good said shoppers would find handy aisle signage highlighting items from the list inside stores.
“Our Mackay team is here for their community and many locals will already be familiar with the role we play in disaster recovery to ensure households can restock their pantries with essentials,” Ms Good said.
“While we’ll always work to get our stores open as soon as possible after a disaster, road closures and flood waters can mean some residents simply aren’t able to get to us, and that’s why we want to help them build up a supply of essentials that they can rely on,” she said.
Visit the Disaster Dashboard at disaster.mackay.qld.gov.au for more information on how to Get Ready.
Woolworths Caneland Store Manager Jackie Good met with Mackay Mayor Greg Williamson to discuss how residents can organise their disaster supply kit. Photo credit: Hannah McNamara
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