Before completing the checklist, please read the following:
The Home Readiness Checklist is provided as a free tool to educate home owners on risks from emergencies and natural disasters. By taking the Home Readiness Checklist, the user acknowledges that this tool may not address all potential risks; it will not in itself protect the user from injury or prevent damage to property; and should not be relied upon as the sole source of information for staying safe in the home. When using the tool, the user agrees to take full responsibility for assessing the relevance, completeness, currency and accuracy of its content.
FirstAction Safety Pty Ltd recommends that the user seek further guidance on how to manage any potential risks identified by using the Home Readiness Checklist. In the event of an emergency, the user should immediately contact emergency services on 000 and ask for police, fire or ambulance. For general advice on preparing for an emergency, the user should review the Safety Action Plans provided at firstaction.com.au. For further non life threning assistance or specialist advice, the user should contact their local council or emergency services provider.
FirstAction Safety Pty Ltd does not take any responsibility for how the user applies or interprets the information provided in the Home Readiness Checklist, nor does FirstAction Safety Pty Ltd accept any liability including claims, demands, suits, judgments, damages or losses including any costs, expenses and legal fees that may occur against FirstAction Safety resulting from the use of this tool by any party.
Home Readiness Checklist Questions:
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Have you or a member of your family completed an accredited first-aid course in the past 3 years
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Do you have a well-stocked and up-to-date first-aid kit in your home?
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Do you have smoke detectors installed throughout your home?
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When was the last time you checked to see if your smoke detectors were working?
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Do you have quick access to a fire extinguisher or fire blanket in case of a kitchen fire?
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Are any doors in your house dead locked from the inside?
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Do you ever leave your clothes dryer on when you’re out of the house or asleep?
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Do you ever leave heaters on when you’re out of the house or asleep?
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Do you ever place items of clothing on heaters?
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Are any double adaptors plugged into other double-adaptors or power-boards within your home?
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Have you and your family discussed how to escape from your home during a fire?
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Do you have any loose or damaged tiles/roofing material that could come loose during strong winds or a storm?
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Do you have any loose items or rubbish around your property that could cause damage during strong winds or a storm?
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Have you checked your gutters recently to ensure that they are free of leaves and other debris?
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Do you live in a designated flood prone area?
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If you live in a flood risk area, have you developed a flood plan and adequately prepared your property?
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Do you live in a cyclone prone area?
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If you live in a cyclone prone area, have you taken steps to prepare both your family and your property?
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Do you live in a designated bush fire prone area?
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If you live in a bush fire prone area, have you developed a bush fire survival plan and adequately prepared your property?
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Do you have mobility-impaired persons living in your home?
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Do you have home insurance that is current and sufficient to cover loss or damage to your property from fire, storm, flooding and other relevant emergency events?
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Are all dangerous chemicals stored in a safe manner, out of reach of children and away from naked flames?
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Do you have a current inventory of your household items including make, model, serial numbers and photographs?
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Do you have immediate access to important documents, medications and other key items if you had to evacuate your home quickly?
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Supply your email address to recieve the results as an email