Guideline for Civil Defence Cabinets
Suggested equipment items:
| Blanket, foil | Blanket, wool |
| Stretcher, foam | Stretcher, board |
| Rope, poly 30m | Rope, sisal 12m |
| Torch, batteries | D batteries |
| Radio, batteries | AA batteries |
| Gloves/debris | Dust mask |
| Goggles | Water |
| Water tablets | Hard hat |
| Bucket | Plastic bin bags |
| Wrecking bar | Saw, wood |
| Saw, hack | Sledge hammer |
| Cutter/pliers | Axe |
| CD first aid kit | Meths stove for water |
| 3 ltr billy for water | Matches (pkt) |
| Lighter | Disposable gloves |
| Toilet paper | Sanitary needs |
| Broom | Brush/pan |
| Disinfectant | Mouth guards |
| Light sticks |  |
Sample food requirements for 25 people for 3 days
Ensure basic food supplies are also in the cabinets. Food items should be replaced on an annual or bi-annual basis.
| DAY 1 | DAY 2 |
| Baked beans, 10 x 820g cans | Tuna in water, 10 x 425g cans |
| Cream corn, 10 x 440g cans | Potato salad, 10 x 310g cans |
| Raisins, 4 x 12 mini box packet | Raisins, 4 x 12 mini box packet |
| Muesli bars, 3 x 8 bar box | Muesli bars, 3 x 8 bar box |
| DAY 3 | Additional Food/supplies |
| Spaghetti, 10 x 820g cans | Barley sugars, 6 packets |
| Green beans, 10 x 425g cans | Chocolate, 6 king size blocks |
| Raisins, 4 x 12 mini box packet | Paper plates, 125 x 25cm |
| Muesli bars, 3 x 8 bar box | Plastic forks, 100 |
| Methylated spirits 1 x 1 litre Can opener x 4 |
| Large garbage bags (for sanitation) 25 |
A CD cabinet fact sheet can also been downloaded pdf 226kB
