Get Ready Queensland Week has officially launched and runs from October 6 to 12. This Get Ready Queensland Week, people all over the state are preparing for extreme weather, and you should too. Queensland is impacted by more natural disasters than anywhere else in Australia.
The weather doesn't plan, but you can. That's the message Get Ready Queensland Ambassador Johnathan Thurston and A/Deputy Commissioner Chris Stream shared with Queenslanders today at a multi-agency launch at Kenmore State High School.
It's easy to be prepared by following Get Ready Queensland's three Steps to Get Ready:
- Understand your risk - impacts from extreme weather are different for everyone. Learn about what can happen where you live and how it could affect your family.
- Make a plan - make a household emergency plan so your family knows what to do and who to contact in extreme weather. It only takes a few minutes and will give you peace of mind that your information is in one place. The online form makes it simple to plan for an emergency, by knowing what to do and who to contact.
- Pack a kit - grab a few extra items next time you are at the shops to make an emergency kit.
Get Ready Queensland has an online severe weather emergency planning tool to make it easier for Queenslanders to Get Ready. You can make a severe weather emergency plan today at https://plan.getready.qld.gov.au/.
Get Ready Queensland has plenty of helpful information, resources and tips available at www.getready.qld.gov.au.
