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BRISBANE, Australia<\/span>, July 1, 2025<\/span> \/PRNewswire\/ — Aussies are four times more likely to check on mum (20%) than dad (5%) during a wild storm, according to a groundbreaking new study, and even the family pet trumps dad for check-ups during a storm with 11% of respondents checking on the pet first.<\/p>\n

Australians’ concerns and priorities fall with family, with the majority of respondents saying they’d check up first on their loved ones.<\/p>\n

Research from Budget Direct Home Insurance<\/a> also reveals 40% admit they are not ready for Australia’s increasingly severe natural disaster seasons with no emergency kit prepared. <\/p>\n

With the Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) forecasting more wild weather ahead, experts are encouraging this group to join the other 60% in preparing an emergency kit, especially if living in areas prone to natural disaster events.<\/p>\n

“Natural disasters can strike or increase intensity with very little warning, and being prepared is the best way to protect ourselves, our families, and our communities,” a Budget Direct spokesperson said.<\/p>\n

“By taking simple steps\u2014like creating an emergency plan, preparing an emergency kit, and staying informed\u2014we can reduce risks and stay safe during the unpredictable disaster season.<\/p>\n

“Our data also reveals that Aussies are taking precautions\u2014almost 90% of those surveyed use weather monitoring apps or websites such as BOM to review weather warnings, which is a great habit to see reflected amongst our community.”<\/p>\n

Leading the charge for being the most prepared for this current natural disaster season was South Australia, with 30% stating they prepare their home, car, and contents 6 months in advance. Western Australia followed with 23% surveyed prepared 6 months in advance.<\/p>\n

Despite being a state that experiences volatile weather, it seems that Queenslanders have a ‘take it as it is’ approach, with the maroon state’s respondents taking the cake for being the least likely to prepare 6 months in advance (11%).<\/p>\n

Respondents said clearing gutters and drains, no matter if the natural disaster was a flood, bushfire or storm, came out on top as one of the best ways to prepare (64%, 67% and 55%).<\/p>\n

Moving belongings to higher ground (50%), and stocking water, fuel and canned food (50%) were other key tips Aussies had to prepare for a flood.<\/p>\n

Mowing the lawn and removing flammable items like woodpiles, mulch, and outdoor furniture away from the home were the other top ways respondents prepared for a bushfire (61% and 59%).<\/p>\n

Prepping for a storm included securing loose items outside (65%) and trimming tree branches and bushes (59%).<\/p>\n

Aussies who were surveyed also said the most valuable item in their emergency kit was their passport and identification details (30%), with insurance policies, cash, and a torch next in at 14% and 13%.<\/p>\n

For more data breakdowns of the major survey, visit our Australian Natural Disaster Prep Survey<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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MEDIA CONTACTS<\/b> <\/p>\n

For further information about this data, please contact Betsy Brandon, Communication Manager at Elevate Communication – betsy@elevatecom.com.au<\/a> <\/p>\n

To reach Budget Direct’s media department, please contact, mediaenquiries@bugdetdirect.com.au<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Link request: Please keep all links in this article to direct readers to the most accurate location for more information.<\/p>\n

DISCLAIMER<\/b> <\/p>\n

Insurance is arranged by Auto & General Services Pty Ltd (ABN 61 003 617 909, AFSL 241 411, Registered Office: 13\/9 Sherwood Rd, Toowong 4066) on behalf of the insurer, Auto & General Insurance Company Limited ABN 42 111 5 86 353.<\/p>\n

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