Disaster Hub helps Coast stay safe
Don’t wait until a disaster is at your door. October to April is Australia's peak time for severe weather. Get Ready Queensland Week is a reminder to get ready. Make a household emergency plan with your family so they know what to do when the weather turns bad.
Young or old, new to the Sunshine Coast, or a long-time resident, homeowner, or renter – planning for extreme weather is important. Residents are urged to be prepared and check out Council’s Disaster Hub this Get Ready Queensland Week (October 8-13).
Australia's peak time for severe thunderstorms, tropical cyclones, flooding, heatwaves and bushfires is between October and April.
Council’s Disaster Management Coordinator Jason Membrey said warmer months always brought a higher chance of intense storms.
“It’s important to prepare now before the next severe weather event this summer, so you’re best placed to handle whatever Mother Nature throws at the Sunshine Coast,” Mr Membrey said.
“Council’s Disaster Hub makes it easier for residents and visitors to prepare before, during and after a disaster or emergency.
“The Hub has important, up-to-date information and links to key emergency services in one location, including weather warnings, road closures, evacuation centres, airport updates, traffic cameras, flood mapping, as well as Council’s news updates and social media posts.
The Hub has important, up-to-date information and links to key emergency services in one location, including weather warnings, road closures, evacuation centres, airport updates, traffic cameras, flood mapping, as well as Council’s news updates and social media posts.
“Though Council and the Disaster Management team continue preparations all year round, but being prepared is everyone’s responsibility.”
There are a few simple steps you can take to Get Ready
Step one: Understand your risk.
Step two: Prepare a household emergency plan.
Step three: Pack an emergency kit.
For a full list head to getready.qld.gov.au.
Stay Connected
Connect with Council and Queensland’s Emergency Services today so you always have the most up to date information WHEN the next natural disaster happens.
For the latest updates, practical resources and what to do before, during and after an emergency, visit Sunshine Coast Council Disaster Hub.
Current Bushfire & Warnings can be found at Queensland Fire & Emergency Services.
For the latest weather updates go to Bureau of Meteorology.
In an emergency tune in to ABC Radio Sunshine Coast.