Disaster management

Disasters and emergencies can strike anytime and in many forms. Help minimise the impact of a disaster by undertaking these four key steps:

1. Know the risks

Know the risks to help protect your family & property.

Severe storm
Severe storm 		 Bushfire
Bushfire 		 Flood
Flood 		 Heatwave
Heatwave 
East coast low
East coast low 		 Tropical cyclone and storm tide
Tropical cyclone / storm tide 		 Other disaster risks
Other risks 		  

2.  Be prepared

Maximise the safety of your family in a disaster.

3.  Stay alert

Access up-to-date, accurate disaster information.

4.  Take action

Be ready to take action when required.

Moreton Bay Regional Council acknowledges Emergency Management Australia, Department of Community Safety, Bureau of Meteorology, State Emergency Service and Red Cross Australia for the information provided within this site.

Volunteering

Volunteering in a disaster event can be a great way to help your community.

Translated materials

For translated fact sheets, Australian Sign Language (Auslan) videos and ethnic radio stations, see translated materials.

Local disaster management plan

Council has a responsibility to plan and prepare for disasters, to coordinate the immediate response to an event and to help the community get back on its feet after an event has occurred. View Council's Local Disaster Management Plan.

Further information

Key agencies with further information about how to be prepared for disasters: