Prepare for cyclone, storm, flood and tsunami now!
Emergency Management Queensland (EMQ) is committed to community safety in Queensland through working with local governments, other agencies and communities to help everyone make informed decisions and take appropriate steps when it comes to preparing for and responding to emergencies and natural disasters.
Taking time now to discuss and plan for emergencies can help you prepare for, survive and minimise the impact and affect of natural disasters.
We can all take steps before, during and after any disaster to help reduce potential loss of life and property damage. The information contained on this website will help you to remain calm and take positive, effective steps towards protecting yourself and your family.
How prepared are you?
A few hours spent working through simple planning tasks with your household, putting aside supplies and securing your home could mean the difference between life and death.
Here are three simple tasks to assist in preparing your household for natural hazards and emergencies:
1. Prepare an Emergency Plan and prepare for Evacuation.
2. Prepare an Emergency Kit.
3. Prepare your home.
Click on each of the steps above or see our sidebar menu on the left for more information and guidance for each step. You can download printable checklists for each of these tasks.
Potential hazards.
Queensland is vulnerable to many natural and man-made hazards. Below is a list of some of the natural hazards faced in Queensland, along with hazard-specific tips on how you can prepare and react.
Download the Red Alert! digital stories – a collection of disaster stories made by young people across Queensland who have directly experienced cyclone, bushfire, severe storm and flood. These stories are useful resources for everyone in developing an understanding of how to prepare for disasters.
Download the Get Ready Kidnas! interactive children’s computer package to play on-line or load to your computer.
It is also worthwhile to familiarise yourself and your household with the alert sound – STANDARD EMERGENCY WARNING SIGNAL (SEWS) - used to alert Queenslanders when disasters loom or a major emergency happens. Click here for further information.
Useful links for additional information on natural disasters can be found at:
- Department of Emergency Services disaster website
- Bureau of Meteorology
- Emergency Management Australia
- Geo-science Australia
Last updated 10 Jun 2009
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