Disaster management

While the Gold Coast is renowned for its sunny weather, the city is still vulnerable to severe floods, storms, bushfires, cyclones and heat waves.

The best defence in any natural disaster is to be prepared.

City Dashboard

Visit the City dashboard for real-time information on road closures, weather warnings, and traffic and beach conditions during a severe weather event.

View the City Dashboard

Be prepared

Learn how to help safeguard your family, pets and property against a natural disaster.

Be prepared

During a disaster

Do you know what to do in the middle of an emergency weather event? Find useful website links, plus tips on how to keep you and your family safe.

During a disaster

Disaster recovery

In the immediate hours following a disaster, City of Gold Coast coordinates the initial welfare and evacuation response for the city.

Disaster recovery

Disaster coordination

Disaster coordination is a partnership between the City of Gold Coast, State and Federal emergency teams and the community.

Disaster coordination

Resources and videos

Find a range of educational videos and fact sheets in other languages to help with your emergency kit and evacuation plan.

Resources and videos

Related information

• Stormwater safety awareness
• Lost and found animals

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    • Be prepared
    • During a disaster
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    • Disaster management videos and resources
    • Common types of disasters