One household, the whole report.

LAND — exposure

• Bushfire (incl. grassfire) — 98 of 100 · bush-edge-touching — because you said bushland touches your fence.
• Lightning — 42 of 100 · no-rcd — because you are not sure safety switches are fitted.
• Severe cold / frost — 36 of 100 · seniors-present — because older household members feel cold sooner.

HOUSE — vulnerability

• Smoke haze / poor air quality — 44 of 100 · near-bushland — because smoke sources sit close to your home.
• Epidemic / pandemic disruption — 42 of 100 · vulnerable-members — because household members are in higher-risk groups.
• Dangerous animals (snakes / spiders) — 42 of 100 · bush-edge — because bushland touches your fence — snakes and spiders come with it.

PEOPLE — fragility

• Falls (seniors, stairs, bathrooms) — 78 of 100 · seniors-present — because older members live at home.
• Electric shock / ageing wiring — 50 of 100 · no-rcd — because safety switches not confirmed.
• Medication mismanagement — 38 of 100 · seniors-on-medication — because older members managing medication.

PEOPLE — who lives here

• Someone aged 65 or over lives here.
• Children under 13 live here.
• Someone takes regular medication.
• Some medication needs refrigeration.

READINESS — the 12 readiness answers

• Written emergency plan: yes.
• Go-bag: packed and ready.
• Drinking water stored: about 4 days.
• Food on hand: about 5 days.
• Documents backed up outside the house.
• Signed up to state emergency alerts.

LAND × PEOPLE — Bushfire (incl. grassfire) × Falls (seniors, stairs, bathrooms)

Bushfire (incl. grassfire) is a first-order concern for your household — driven first by bush-edge-touching: you said bushland touches your fence. Falls (seniors, stairs, bathrooms) is a first-order concern for your household — driven first by seniors-present: older members live at home.

HOUSE × READINESS — Smoke haze / poor air quality × readiness 70 of 100

Smoke haze / poor air quality is worth planning for at your household — driven first by near-bushland: smoke sources sit close to your home. The largest open reserve gap is Drinking-water reserve — Covered at the benchmark level.

PEOPLE × Spring 2026 — Falls (seniors, stairs, bathrooms) in this season

Falls (seniors, stairs, bathrooms) is a first-order concern for your household — driven first by seniors-present: older members live at home. The season runs through this dimension like the others: the same household reads differently as the season turns, and each new edition re-reads it.

Leaving

• School pickup & family meeting plan — Pickup plan not worked out yet.
• Caravan / camping self-shelter capability — No caravan/camping self-shelter reported — lodging depends on others.
• Friends / family to stay with — Not answered yet.

At home

• Smoke haze / poor air quality — 44 of 100
• Epidemic / pandemic disruption — 42 of 100
• Dangerous animals (snakes / spiders) — 42 of 100

Money & effort

Best return on effort in Stage 1, by the engine's own ranking of risk removed per dollar: Write your household emergency plan — Decide together: when you would leave and when you would stay, where you would go, a meeting point if separated, and how you will follow official warnings. ($0, 45 minutes).

Neighbours

• Friends / family to stay with — Not answered yet.
• School pickup & family meeting plan — Pickup plan not worked out yet.
• Knowing where evacuation centres get announced — Evacuation centres are announced during events by councils/SES; this line records where to look, and is not scored.
• Potential shelter facilities nearby (schools / halls) — Nearby facilities with shelter potential are a point-data reconnaissance item; presence never means official designation.

1 · Write your household emergency plan

Decide together: when you would leave and when you would stay, where you would go, a meeting point if separated, and how you will follow official warnings.

Why this step: Most harm in a bushfire event comes from decisions made under pressure — a short written plan means your household already knows when to leave, where to go, and what to follow. (Australian Red Cross — RediPlan (PDF))

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2 · Store drinking water for three days

Store at least 10 litres of drinking water per person — enough for three days if taps stop or water is unsafe.

Why this step: If bushfire interrupts your water supply, this gives everyone at home three days of drinking water without depending on shops or working taps. (Queensland Government — Pack an emergency kit)

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3 · Pack a first aid kit and your regular medications

A household first aid kit, plus at least three days of each person's regular prescription medication kept with the kit, and spare glasses if you wear them.

Why this step: If bushfire closes roads or pharmacies for a few days, having your regular medication and a first aid kit at home covers the gap without a trip out. (Queensland Government — Pack an emergency kit)

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4 · Set up light and emergency information

A torch for each person, spare batteries, a battery or wind-up radio set to your local ABC frequency, and a charged power bank for phones.

Why this step: When the power and mobile networks go down during bushfire, a torch and a battery radio are how your household still gets light and official warnings. (Queensland Government — Pack an emergency kit)

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5 · Secure your documents and emergency cash

Copy your ID, insurance, Medicare and property documents to a USB and cloud storage, keep a printed set in a waterproof pouch, and hold spare cash in small notes.

Why this step: If you have to leave home quickly because of bushfire, having your documents and cash ready means proving who you are and paying for essentials never depends on going back. (Queensland Government — Pack an emergency kit)

6 · Stock three days of no-cook food

Keep three days of long-life food your household actually eats, plus a manual can opener — nothing that needs refrigeration or cooking.

Why this step: With power out and shops closed or unreachable, three days of ready-to-eat food means bushfire doesn't turn into a food problem on day one. (Queensland Government — Pack an emergency kit)

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7 · Get your pets ready to stay or go

Three days of pet food and water, a carrier or lead, your vet's details, and a recent photo of each pet — stored with the household kit.

Why this step: If bushfire means leaving in a hurry, having your pet's food, carrier and vet details already packed means they leave safely with you — no trip back. (Queensland Government — Pack an emergency kit)