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Before a Disaster
Rainwater tanks
Residents who live in bushfire-prone areas should consider installing a system whereby the pipes that direct the water from the roof to the rainwater tank(s) can be disconnected quickly and easily. This will prevent any material deposited onto the roof surface, as a result of a bushfire, from entering the rainwater tank and impairing the quality of the water stored in the rainwater tank(s).
The disconnection should be made as soon as the threat of a bushfire is apparent to prevent windblown debris entering the tank and so that evacuation (if required) is not hampered. It may also be worthwhile sealing the openings to the tank to prevent contamination. Visit the Queensland Health website for more Staying healthy tips
Staying informed
For all information about current bushfires and incidents go to Queensland Government disasters and alerts web page or the Rural Fire Service Queensland’s bushfire incident map. Visit Get Ready Queensland for useful information to assist you to be prepared for bushfires.
Get Ready Queensland - Bushfire
Current Bushfires Map Fire and Emergency Services Newsroom
Prepare your emergency plan
In a disaster, high winds, fire, or rising floodwaters can prevent emergency services from reaching you. Debris, damage and fallen power lines can cut road access. Your community and your family could become isolated for days or weeks. This could mean that you are unable to access supplies and may not be able to have immediate access to help. Simply ask yourself, if you were isolated by a disaster right now, are you ready? If the answer is no, it’s time to make a plan.
Prepare your emergency plan Emergency Evacuation Information Packs (in Braille)
Prepare your emergency kit
Natural hazards can cause major disruptions to essential services. Two of the most important steps you can take are to prepare your household emergency kit and your evacuation kit.
Your emergency kit should contains a collection of essential items that will equip your household following an emergency . Your kit should be kept in a sturdy, easy to carry bag or waterproof storage box and stored in a safe place that is easy to access.
Prepare your home or business
There are many things you can do to reduce your chances of becoming a victim during a disaster. Taking some simple precautions now before the onset of any natural hazard will help protect you, your family and your property.
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Protect your pets
In emergencies, pets are often the most vulnerable members of the family. It’s important to consider what will happen to our pets during a natural disaster.
This means thinking about what plans you can put in place now to make sure your pet is cared for if you were unable to get home, or what you would do with your pet if you had to evacuate.
Get to know your neighbours
Getting to know your neighbours is an important part of preparing your household. Neighbours can help each other in many ways and can include people in your street or community.
It is important to ensure that these relationships are built in times when there isn’t a disaster occurring, so that you can then help each other when a disaster strikes. You and your neighbours can work together to prepare your homes, provide shelter and look after pets during a disaster. It’s important to get to know your neighbours if you live in an area that can lose communication and internet connection during disaster events, or where you get cut off.
Safety and Education resource library
Information sheets, guides and translated information is available online Safety and Education resource library | Queensland Fire and Emergency Services (qfes.qld.gov.au) including a link to emergency information packs in Braille. These Braille packs have been developed for use across Australia and feature the basic information on making a plan and preparing an emergency kit to foster preparedness in the face of an emergency.
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- Residents
- Report
- Environment
- BackEnvironment
- Air Quality
- Biodiversity
- Biosecurity
- Blue-green algae blooms
- Coasts and Coastal Vegetation
- CoastSnap
- Conservation Programs and Initiatives
- Erosion and Sediment Control
- Feral Animals
- First Nations Fire and Land Officer
- Landfill Gas Abatement
- Mosquitoes
- Pests and Weeds
- Weed Spray Equipment Hire
- Wildlife
- Community Development
- Community Investment
- Services
- Emergencies
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