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Being prepared in Queensland
What official guidance in Queensland recommends, how much water to store, emergency numbers, and calculators, checklists and food guides.
Queensland suggests a three-day food plan, and more days if you live in a rural or remote area.1 Queensland advises packing at least 10 litres of drinking water per person (a total, not per day).1
What official guidance recommends
- Queensland suggests a three-day food plan, and more days if you live in a rural or remote area.1
- Queensland advises packing at least 10 litres of drinking water per person (a total, not per day).1
- Queensland's 10 litres per person works out at about 3.3 litres a day over its three-day plan.1
What to have in your kit
- Queensland's small kit includes sturdy gloves, a face mask, a battery radio, a USB with documents and a can opener.1
- Queensland advises checking your kit regularly for used items and expiry dates.1
How much water to store
Drinking water at the official figure:
| People | 3 days | 7 days | 14 days |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 10 L | 23.3 L | 46.6 L |
| 2 | 20 L | 46.6 L | 93.2 L |
| 4 | 40 L | 93.2 L | 186.5 L |
| 6 | 59.9 L | 139.9 L | 279.7 L |
Emergency numbers
Questions
How much water should I store in Queensland?
Queensland's 10 litres per person works out at about 3.3 litres a day over its three-day plan.
How many days of supplies should I have in Queensland?
Queensland suggests a three-day food plan, and more days if you live in a rural or remote area.
What is the emergency number in Queensland?
000: Triple Zero: life-threatening emergencies.
Sources
- Emergency kit - Get Ready Queensland, Queensland Government (Queensland Reconstruction Authority). Checked 28 October 2026.
- Tropical Cyclone - FAQs, Queensland Government (Get Ready Queensland). Checked 27 October 2026.
We summarise official guidance in our own words. Always follow advice from your local authorities.
