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Discuss possible scenarios and responses

  Discuss possible scenarios and responses with family - bushfire, cyclones, floods, and severe storms. Knowing what weather events are likely to happen in your area and knowing how to ...

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Make an Emergency Plan and Kit

  Make an Emergency Plan, prepare an Emergency Kit and Evacuation Kit; record important phone numbers on your emergency plan Getting prepared is the first important step in becoming more resilient. ...

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Look into local government’s preparedness

  Find out about your local government's emergency preparedness; review evacuation zones and routes The increased likelihood of river or storm tide flooding associated with tropical cyclones ...

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Prepare all family and household members

Because of our Queensland climate, we're subject to severe storms, flooding, bush fires, and occasional cyclones. However, if you make time to prepare with the entire family, people and pets, you'll ...

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Discuss evacuation location

  Discuss where you could go if you need to evacuate and the tasks you need to complete before evacuating Based on the predicted wind speeds and storm surge heights, your local authority ...

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Protect your family against financial loss

  Review your insurance values carefully, to avoid underinsurance. Whether it's home, contents, or life insurance, most Australians have insufficient cover. A recent study by the Australian Securities ...

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Learn how to tune into warnings and alerts

  The Bureau of Meteorology provides warnings of dangerous weather to the Australian community, with the aim of minimising injury and damage. This information is transmitted to authorities ...

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Take a First Aid course or update your certification

  Ensure someone in your household has a current first aid certificate. In any emergency, you or a family member may be cut, burned, or suffer other injuries. Keep essential first aid supplies ...

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Know how to turn off power, water and gas

  Ensure everyone knows where, how and when to turn off the main power, water and gas supply in case of emergency and evacuation To enable fast action in an emergency, draw a map of your property ...

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