Click on the hotspots for Get Ready tips on how to prepare for extreme weather.
Clean your gutters to protect your home from bushfires and storm events. For other tips on getting your home ready, click here.
Where would you take your pet in an evacuation? Don't forget to include your pets in your Household Emergency Plan. For more information, click here.
Taping an X on your windows will prevent breakage during a cyclone?
False! The best thing to do is tape plastic sheeting on the inside of your window frame. Click here to get the right advice.
Secure loose items that could cause damage if blown around in high winds. For tips on home preparation, click here.
Get Ready's research reveals Queenslanders' attitudes toward disaster preparedness, click here to watch the video.
Keep your evacuation kit close to the door. Click here to check what to pack.
Win a visit from rugby league great Johnathan Thurston: get your schools involved in the 2021 Get Ready Schools competition
Make sure everyone in your household knows what to do if the worst happens. Click here to make your plan.
Save your favourite pictures on a USB in your emergency kit or on the cloud.
Subscribe to your local council's extreme weather alerts.
Add a powerbank to your emergency kit so you can charge your devices and stay in touch in an emergency.
Rugby league legend Johnathan Thurston became Get Ready's ambassador in 2019. As a North Queenslander, he knows how important it is to be prepared for extreme weather. Our research shows 44% of Queenslanders are more likely to take action because of JT's advocacy.
A battery-operated radio is an essential emergency item.
The Council Hub is your go-to for all things Get Ready! Email the team at getready@qra.qld.gov.au for the password!
Pack your household emergency kit – Click here for a list of emergency supplies to take with you on your next grocery shop.
Put your prep to the test and click here to take the Get Ready Queensland Challenge.
Keep essential medication in your emergency and evacuation kits. Click here to find out what else you need to pack.
Keep a hard copy of emergency contacts including friends, family, neighbours and medical contacts on the fridge. Click here for a head start on the list.
Trim trees and branches that are hanging over your home. Click here for more maintenance tips.
Safely sore spare fuel supply for your vehicle.
Have we got enough fuel to get us to the evacuation point? Click here to make sure you've checked off your evacuation checklist.
Sandbags can reduce the impact of flooding - they won't stop it entirely but can reduce the amount of water entering your home or business. Some local council's offer free pre-filled sandbags for collection. Visit your council's website or give them a call to find out more.
Flood resilient homes have powerpoints above the possible flood line. Click here for tips on how to prepare your home for floods.
You might need each other in an emergency.
Queenslanders have embraced Get Ready's disaster preparedness message. The number of Queenslanders with an emergency plan has grown from 18% in 2013 to 57% in 2020.
Clean up items that can be picked up by strong winds.
Clean your gutters to protect your home from bushfires and storm events. For other tips on getting your home ready, click here.
Where would you take your pet in an evacuation? Don't forget to include your pets in your Household Emergency Plan. For more information, click here.
Taping an X on your windows will prevent breakage during a cyclone?
False! The best thing to do is tape plastic sheeting on the inside of your window frame. Click here to get the right advice.
Secure loose items that could cause damage if blown around in high winds. For tips on home preparation, click here.
Get Ready's research reveals Queenslanders' attitudes toward disaster preparedness, click here to watch the video.
Keep your evacuation kit close to the door. Click here to check what to pack.
Win a visit from rugby league great Johnathan Thurston: get your schools involved in the 2021 Get Ready Schools competition
Make sure everyone in your household knows what to do if the worst happens. Click here to make your plan.
Save your favourite pictures on a USB in your emergency kit or on the cloud.
Subscribe to your local council's extreme weather alerts.
Add a powerbank to your emergency kit so you can charge your devices and stay in touch in an emergency.
Rugby league legend Johnathan Thurston became Get Ready's ambassador in 2019. As a North Queenslander, he knows how important it is to be prepared for extreme weather. Our research shows 44% of Queenslanders are more likely to take action because of JT's advocacy.
A battery-operated radio is an essential emergency item.
The Council Hub is your go-to for all things Get Ready! Email the team at getready@qra.qld.gov.au for the password!
Pack your household emergency kit – Click here for a list of emergency supplies to take with you on your next grocery shop.
Put your prep to the test and click here to take the Get Ready Queensland Challenge.
Keep essential medication in your emergency and evacuation kits. Click here to find out what else you need to pack.
Keep a hard copy of emergency contacts including friends, family, neighbours and medical contacts on the fridge. Click here for a head start on the list.
Trim trees and branches that are hanging over your home. Click here for more maintenance tips.
Safely sore spare fuel supply for your vehicle.
Have we got enough fuel to get us to the evacuation point? Click here to make sure you've checked off your evacuation checklist.
Sandbags can reduce the impact of flooding - they won't stop it entirely but can reduce the amount of water entering your home or business. Some local council's offer free pre-filled sandbags for collection. Visit your council's website or give them a call to find out more.
Flood resilient homes have powerpoints above the possible flood line. Click here for tips on how to prepare your home for floods.
You might need each other in an emergency.
Queenslanders have embraced Get Ready's disaster preparedness message. The number of Queenslanders with an emergency plan has grown from 18% in 2013 to 57% in 2020.
Clean up items that can be picked up by strong winds.
Clean your gutters to protect your home from bushfires and storm events. For other tips on getting your home ready, click here.
Where would you take your pet in an evacuation? Don't forget to include your pets in your Household Emergency Plan. For more information, click here.
Taping an X on your windows will prevent breakage during a cyclone?
False! The best thing to do is tape plastic sheeting on the inside of your window frame. Click here to get the right advice.
Secure loose items that could cause damage if blown around in high winds. For tips on home preparation, click here.
Get Ready's research reveals Queenslanders' attitudes toward disaster preparedness, click here to watch the video.
Keep your evacuation kit close to the door. Click here to check what to pack.
Win a visit from rugby league great Johnathan Thurston: get your schools involved in the 2021 Get Ready Schools competition
Make sure everyone in your household knows what to do if the worst happens. Click here to make your plan.
Save your favourite pictures on a USB in your emergency kit or on the cloud.
Subscribe to your local council's extreme weather alerts.
Add a powerbank to your emergency kit so you can charge your devices and stay in touch in an emergency.
Rugby league legend Johnathan Thurston became Get Ready's ambassador in 2019. As a North Queenslander, he knows how important it is to be prepared for extreme weather. Our research shows 44% of Queenslanders are more likely to take action because of JT's advocacy.
A battery-operated radio is an essential emergency item.
The Council Hub is your go-to for all things Get Ready! Email the team at getready@qra.qld.gov.au for the password!
Pack your household emergency kit – Click here for a list of emergency supplies to take with you on your next grocery shop.
Put your prep to the test and click here to take the Get Ready Queensland Challenge.
Keep essential medication in your emergency and evacuation kits. Click here to find out what else you need to pack.
Keep a hard copy of emergency contacts including friends, family, neighbours and medical contacts on the fridge. Click here for a head start on the list.
Trim trees and branches that are hanging over your home. Click here for more maintenance tips.
Safely sore spare fuel supply for your vehicle.
Have we got enough fuel to get us to the evacuation point? Click here to make sure you've checked off your evacuation checklist.
Sandbags can reduce the impact of flooding - they won't stop it entirely but can reduce the amount of water entering your home or business. Some local council's offer free pre-filled sandbags for collection. Visit your council's website or give them a call to find out more.
Flood resilient homes have powerpoints above the possible flood line. Click here for tips on how to prepare your home for floods.
You might need each other in an emergency.
Queenslanders have embraced Get Ready's disaster preparedness message. The number of Queenslanders with an emergency plan has grown from 18% in 2013 to 57% in 2020.
Clean up items that can be picked up by strong winds.