Prepare your home

Person clearing leaves and debris from a roof gutter as part of home maintenance and storm preparation.

City of Moreton Bay faces major weather events at any time of the year. It is important for everyone to plan ahead and prepare their property in case disaster strikes. Disasters can happen without warning, and their impacts can continue afterwards through power outages, contaminated water, closed roads and damage to property.

Being prepared at home means planning for the hazards most likely to impact your home, making sure everyone in your household knows what to do before, during and after a disaster.

Get everyone together and talk about what you would do in an emergency, then write it down. The plan does not need to be perfect, but it does need to be started. Getting started now can make a big difference later.

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Preparedness steps

Use our home and property steps to ensure your family is prepared before disaster strikes.

Understand your risks

Understand the hazards that could affect your area to help you prepare for disaster before it happens.

Create a household plan

Make a plan with your household so everyone knows what to do before, during and after an emergency.

Pack an emergency kit

Prepare a kit with essential supplies so you can respond quickly and remain self-sufficient during an emergency.

  • Prepare an emergency kit.
  • Stock first aid supplies.
  • Store drinking water.
  • Pack pet supplies.

Tidy and secure your property

Take simple steps around the house to reduce potential damage and help keep your household safe during disasters.

  • Clean yard.
  • Secure loose items.
  • Trim trees and branches.
  • Clear gutters and drains.
  • Check window seals.
  • Identify a storm shelter room.

Before disposing of waste, check with Council for the latest disposal advice.

Secure important documents and assets

Protect important documents and valuable items so they are easier to access and recover after an emergency.

  • Review your insurance yearly and ensure it is up-to-date.
  • Identify how and where to turn off your water, gas, and electricity.
  • Store poisons and chemicals safely.
  • Safely secure your important documents.
  • If applicable, make and pre-plan arrangements for your livestock.

Disaster resilient home upgrades

Upgrades you can consider to make your house more disaster resilient:

  • Gutter guards
  • Generator
  • Solar panels and a solar battery
  • Rain water tank
  • Fire and water resistant safe
  • Roller shutters
  • Storm resilient window glass
  • Household fire extinguisher
  • Air conditioning or insulation upgrades
  • Raise power outlets, switchboards, air conditioning units and hot water systems above flood levels.

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