Prepare
Get Ready Queensland
When it comes to extreme weather events in Queensland, it’s not so much a matter of ‘if’ but ‘when’. The more prepared our community is, the faster we will recover afterwards. The Queensland Government’s Get Ready Queensland website contains detailed information and fact sheets about what you need to know about preparing for a disaster. Each person in the Flinders Shire Community should take time to conduct preparedness activities around the home and business, or sit down with the family to discuss about their Household Emergency Plan.
Visit www.getready.qld.gov.au for more information.
Kids Disaster Preparedness
Activity 1: My Household Emergency Kit(PDF, 101KB)
Activity 2: My Grab and Go Bag(PDF, 149KB)
Activity 3: My Household Emergency Plan(PDF, 65KB)
Activity 4: My Pet Emergency Kit(PDF, 146KB)
Activity 5: My Home Preparations(PDF, 111KB)
Activity 6: My Neighbourhood(PDF, 102KB)
Have a plan for your Animals?
Pet Severe Weather Emergency Plan(PDF, 656KB)
Livestock Severe Weather Emergency Plan(PDF, 2MB)
Pack your emergency kit
An emergency kit has the essential supplies you need when a flood, bushfire or storm forces you to:
- evacuate in a hurry
- manage with no electricity or water
- stay indoors when it’s unsafe to leave the property.
Everyone’s emergency kit will look different, so think about your situation and pack what's right for you.
Items to pack include:
- a portable, battery-operated radio (with spare batteries)
- waterproof torch
- first aid kit
- essential medications and prescription details
- toiletry and sanitary supplies
- drinking water in sealed containers
- canned or dried food with can opener and utensils
- copies of important documents (insurances, driver licence, passport)
- cash
- household emergency plan with contact numbers of family and friends
- mobile phone and charger
- sealable waterproof bags
- tools such as pliers, utility knife and scissors
- waterproof gloves
- spare clothes and bedding in the event you need to evacuate.