Grab a shopping list and get your emergency kits ready 2025
Published on 09 October 2025
Do you have enough supplies to last you three days in the case of a disaster? Are you even sure what you might need to get you through?
Mackay Regional Council and Woolworths have again joined forces to make it easier for Mackay region residents to organise their disaster supply kit.
From today (Thursday, October 9), until November 19, each of the region’s eight Woolworths stores will have a dedicated aisle end stocked with key items for household disaster kits.
Mayor Greg Williamson said council had installed banners with tear-off shopping lists out the front of Woolworths stores, that customers can rip off and take into the store with them.
“These shopping lists have been specially designed to list most of the key items that a household would need in an emergency situation,” Mayor Williamson said.
“Last year, 1650 lists were taken from Mackay region stores, so it’s fantastic that residents are taking advantage of them to be prepared,” he said.
“We know that our region is vulnerable to some of the worst disasters, such as cyclones, floods and bush fires.
“It is essential that everyone has at least three full days of supplies, including water, non-refrigerated food items, medicines and toiletries.
“We recommend that an emergency kit is kept in a safe dry place at all times as we head into disaster season.”
Woolworths Mackay Group Manager Peter Underwood said customers would find signage and flyers in Woolworths stores throughout the region that highlight which items to stock their pantries with and where they’re located.
“Our Mackay stores are here for their community and many locals will already be familiar with the role we play in disaster recovery to ensure households can restock their pantries with essentials,” Mr Underwood said.
“It’s now more important than ever to prepare early, which is why we’re once again supporting Mackay Council on a disaster readiness campaign,” he said.
“While we’ll always work to get our stores open as soon as possible after a disaster, road closures and flood waters can mean some residents simply aren’t able to get to us, and that’s why we want to help them build up a supply of essentials before an event, that they can rely on.”
Visit the Disaster Dashboard at disaster.mackay.qld.gov.au for more information on how to Get Ready.
Mackay Mayor Greg Williamson and Woolworths Mackay Group Manager Peter Underwood with the signage and aisle end staples that will help customers be prepared this disaster season.