SOURCE: https://www.redcross.org.au/prepare FETCHED: 2026-11-03 16:00 AEDT - Prepare for emergencies | Australian Red Cross - - - - - - - - Search Donate Open menu # Prepare for emergencies ##### Small steps. Big difference. - Home - Emergencies and disasters - Prepare Emergencies can happen anytime, anywhere - often without warning. But a few simple steps now can help protect not just your home, but the life you value. Being prepared means looking after your wellbeing, staying connected, and planning for what comes after an emergency. We’ve learned from those who’ve lived through disasters and built their insights into everything we share - so you don’t have to wait for a crisis to know what matters most. We’re here to help you get prepared, your way. ### Get prepared now RediPlan helps you prepare for all types of hazards – bushfires, floods, heatwaves, and personal emergencies. ##### RediPlan Interactive A quick and easy household emergency plan to get you started. Download ##### Full RediPlan guide A detailed, step-by-step guide to help you complete your plan with confidence. Download ##### Get Prepared app An interactive app to manage your plan on the go. Learn more ### Take a step #### Get in the know Understand local risks, manage stress, and know where to get information and help #### Get connected Build a support network, plan with your household, and choose safe meeting places. #### Get organised Prepare important documents, check insurance, and plan for pets, children, and sentimental items. #### Get packing Pack an emergency kit to stay safe and support your recovery - no matter what happens. ### Prepare together Australian Red Cross offers a range of initiatives to support people in getting prepared, whether individually, with others, or as a community. ### EmergencyRedi workshops Join others in your community to learn about preparing for emergencies and complete a RediPlan. Learn more “A very informative workshop. I learned about a few things that had not crossed my mind before, and found it extremely useful.” - participant feedback ### Pillowcase workshops Help children prepare for, cope with, and respond to an emergency. For children aged 8–10 and their teachers Learn more “Excellent session. We find these sessions critical for our curriculum in regard to National disasters and preparedness.” - teacher feedback ### Prepare for extreme heat Protect your health and wellbeing by preparing for heat before it arrives. Learn more “Though I have experienced many heatwaves, it is always good to reflect and adapt and improve strategies.” - workshop participant ### RediCommunities A Red Cross–facilitated initiative that empowers communities at high risk of disaster to develop and implement their own disaster resilience action plans and high-impact local initiatives. Learn more “The value of this work in our community has been significant.” - RediCommunities participant in Victoria ## Resources to help you We have a range of resources to help you prepare for disasters, including information in Auslan and community languages and resources for children and carers. Learn more Australian Red Cross acknowledges the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the Traditional Owners and Custodians of this land, their ancestors and Elders, past and present. Learn about our Reconciliation Action Plan and how we can all make reconciliation real . This website may contain the images, voices or names of people who have passed away. About - About us - Governance - Research and reports - History and heritage - Careers Resources - For school students - For parents and educators - For businesses - For journalists More - International Humanitarian Law - Humanitech - Australian Red Cross Lifeblood - Subscribe to our newsletter Connect with us All donations to Australian Red Cross are tax-deductible in Australia. Site protected by Google Invisible reCAPTCHA. © Australian Red Cross 2026. ABN 50 169 561 394