Your community

Your community
In the event of a natural disaster, your community will be one of the most important sources of support. There are various steps before an event you can take to prepare.

Research local hazards

Being prepared is the most effective buffer we have to protect and support our community in times of severe flood, storm, bushfire, cyclone, and other emergencies. And an important part of planning …

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Join or start a community group

Organised communities can do many things beyond the power of unorganised groups, because they have coordination, special skills, and equipment. The challenge for communities in the event of a disaster …

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Prepare your community

Knowing how to prepare for a storm, flood, cyclone or bush fire can help you and your family to respond appropriately and recover sooner. Preparing your household for natural disasters and emergencies …

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Your local emergency support

  Most Queensland local councils proactively plan to reduce the impact on the community from disaster events such as cyclones, storm surges, floods, and bushfires. The Queensland Disaster Management …

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Reach out to others

Check up on people who might need your help, mindful of privacy concerns people might have, and being aware of examples of how people can help each other: Older people living at home by themselves People …

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