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Create Multiple ICE Contacts For Different Possible Emergencies

When preparing for emergencies, sorting important information by situation can save precious time. Reddit user Amesly suggests creating special contacts like “Car Accident” with all the information you’ll need for that situation.


Attach A Torch To Your Fuse Box

Locating a blown fuse can be difficult in the dark. Make the task easier by keeping a spare torch attached with a magnet.


Cash Is King In Emergency Situations

Many of us are conditioned to paying for everything by card, but cash still has a place — especially in the event of a natural disaster. Keeping “emergency cash” at home can be a useful backup if power goes out for an extended period.


Put Together A Pet First Aid Kit

If your pet gets injured, your normal first-aid kit could suffice for most things. But it’s a good idea to prepare a specific kit for your dog or cat so that you can be sure you will have everything you need in an emergency.


TPG Facing Court Over 000 Call Problems

One argument sometimes used against voice over internet protocol (VOIP) telephone services is that they don’t always identify your location when you make a call to the 000 emergency number. The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) is taking TPG to court for a more fundamental problem: a six-month period where some of TPG’s phone subscribers apparently couldn’t access 000 at all.


Kits For Every Home And Office Emergency

Home and office emergencies range from minor annoyances (a ripped seam in your best outfit, an uncharged phone) to bigger problems (health issues, broken pipes). Regardless of the scale, the key is to be prepared. Here are our recommendations for emergency kits to help you through some common scenarios.


The Best Foods To Stock Up On In Case Of Emergency

A stockpile of non-perishable foods can get you through an emergency — whether you’re preparing for a hurricane or the zombie apocalypse. Here’s a guide that outlines the best foods to stock up on for those “just in case” times of need.


Keep A Torch By The Fuse Box

When a fuse blows or the power needs to be turned off for some reason, you don’t want to be frantically turning the house upside down to find a torch or your phone. Martha Stewart’s blog shows us how a little bit of foresight ensures you’ll always be able to see what you’re doing in the fuse box.


Be Direct To Cut Through The Bystander Effect

When an emergency arises in a large crowd, the bystander effect dictates that your probability of getting help decreases despite plenty of onlookers. The solution? Pick a specific person from the crowd and explicitly command him or her to dial 000 instead of just yelling for someone to call for help.


DIY First-Aid Kit Fits In Your Pocket

There’s something to be said for having a first-aid kit at the ready wherever you go. I used to slip a few bandages in my wallet just in case, but this first-aid kit made with a breath mint tin has enough bandages inside to patch up the cuts and bruises you might get during your average day (and then some!)


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