Disaster information
Lightning over Surfers Paradise. Picture
courtesy of The Gold Coast Bulletin.
Living in one of the most beautiful parts of the world can also bring its hazards. Severe floods, storms, bushfires, cyclones and heat waves are the kinds of major natural incidents our city can face every year.
As a community, our best protection in any disaster is to be prepared. This website provides practical advice that will be helpful during and after a disaster.
Preparing for a disaster
- Disaster Education Guide
- Emergency kit
- Emergency plan
- Evacuation plan
- Emergency contact list
During a disaster
- Emergency contacts
- Pets in a disaster
Recovering from a disaster
- Getting back on your feet
- Financial assistance
Disaster management
Media and publications
- Multi-lingual publications
- Media releases
- Audio/visual
- Related publications
