Bushfire evacuation options

Evacuation centres

Remember, leaving early is the safest option to protect yourself and your family. 

Leaving early means leaving the area before there are any signs of a fire - not when you can see flames or smell smoke. Leaving early means avoiding panic, being trapped, making the wrong choices and risking serious injury and death.

When warnings are issued, you may be directed to evacuate to a predetermined safer location. Have your Bushfire Survival Plan ready.

Family and friends

In the first instance, residents are encouraged to seek refuge with family or friends in a safe area. Understanding when you will go, where you will go and how you will get there are key considerations when creating your Bushfire Survival Plan.  

Evacuation centres

Council has a number of evacuation centres located across the Moreton Bay Region.

Neighbourhood Safer Places (NSP)

You should use an NSP only in the event that your Bushfire Survival Plan fails. In other words, an NSP is a place of last resort. The main purpose of an NSP is to provide some level of protection to human life from the effects of a bushfire. Your NSP will not guarantee safety in all circumstances. The following limitations of an NSP need to be considered if you plan to use one as a last resort:

  • Firefighters may not be present, in the event that they will be fighting the main fire front elsewhere.
  • NSPs do not cater for animals or pets.
  • NSPs do not provide meals or amenities.
  • NSPs may not provide shelter from the elements, particularly flying embers.

View the list of NSP in Moreton Bay Region

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