Australian survivalist's emergency kit essentials: food, water and a radio
Former ADF soldier Travis Goldie recommends keeping three days of supplies. Most people forget a small radio.
Why it matters
Australia faces growing natural disasters and other emergencies. Basic prep takes little time but makes a real difference in a crisis.
In Australia. Australians in flood-prone or cyclone-affected areas can follow Goldie's advice at minimal cost and start with just one go bag stored at home.
Key facts
- 1 in 3
- Australians unconfident
- 3 days
- Recommended supplies
- small FM-AM radio
- Key item forgotten
- A recent Red Cross poll found one in three Australians don't feel ready in emergencies.
- A growing group called "preppers" share prep tips.
- Former ADF soldier Travis Goldie says keep three days of food, water, and medicine.
- Keep important documents like passports and ID.
- Put these in a "go bag" you can grab fast.
- Travis Goldie also stresses thinking about people who depend on you.
- They may need regular medicine or special foods.
- Australians often forget one key item.
- When phone towers go down, a small FM-AM radio becomes critical.
- Hand-crank or rechargeable types work best.
- Emergency information broadcasts on FM or AM radio.
- In this digital age many people don't have a backup radio.
- Mental prep also matters.
- Know your evacuation route and rehearse your plan.
- This helps reduce panic when danger arrives.
