If severe weather occurs while you’re travelling in Queensland:

  • Keep updated with local disaster warnings and updates

  • Check with your accommodation provider for advice

  • Follow local authorities instructions to leave early, shelter or evacuate

  • Keep essential belongings with you and remain calm.

The Visitor safety tips factsheet (2MB) is useful to download before power or internet is lost during a disaster.  

Helpful tips on what to do if official warnings are in place.
Helpful tips and online tools to stay safe during severe weather
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Follow disaster warnings and alerts
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Check and follow local updates and advice to leave early, shelter or evacuate.
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Check for road closures and conditions
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Contact your nearest Visitor Information Centre for local travel advice in rural or regional areas.
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Have enough food and bottled water for three days.
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Avoid airplane mode on your mobile
To receive emergency warnings make sure you do not use airplane mode on your mobile phone.

Watch for the warnings

Australian Warning System