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PrePare your emergency Plan

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In a major disaster, high winds and rising oodwaters canprevent emergency services from reaching you. Wind debris andood damage can cut road access. Your community and yourfamily could become isolated for up to three days or more.

Even if you live just around the corner from a shopping centre,you may not be able to get there. And even if you could, theshops may be closed due to ooding.

After a disaster has passed, roads can be closed and essentialservices disrupted, such as power, gas and water supply, andphone communications. Emergency Services will be focused onassisting the most vulnerable in the community during an eventwhere a large number of people are affected.

Depending on your circumstances, you may not have immediateaccess to the support provided and will need to rely on thesupplies and equipment you have on hand at home.

If you were isolated by a disaster right now, are you prepared?Do you have enough food, water and equipment to sustain yourfamily for three days or more?

Tak th tim now to prpar an emrgncy Plan.It is an important stp to prpar for what can happnand to stay saf.

Develop youremrgncy Plan with the entire householdand talk about:

Whether you live in a ood prone area or, your home is at riskfrom storm tide - what would you do?

If youre separated when a disaster happens (at work orschool etc), how will you stay in touch and where will youmeet up.

Where would you go if you need to evacuate your household.

Compiling a list of emergency contact phone numbers.

If anyone in your family, household or neighbourhood hasspecic medical conditions or special needs and will needassistance:

include specic items in youremrgncy Kit to assistpeople with communication or mobility difculty

arrange to notify anyone with a hearing impairment ofemergency warnings and other key information

arrange to assist anyone with a sight impairment ormobility difculty if evacuation is required.

Whether you need to make plans for your pets?

Record all your details in the copy of youremrgncy Planat the end of this brochure or download a copy fromwww.disastr.qld.gov.au

step 1 - prepare your emergency plan

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More information forpeople with specialneeds, children and otherlanguages is available atwww.dit.qd.v.

This brochure is for information only and is provided in good faith. The Queensland Government is under no liability to any

person in respect of any loss or damage (including consequential loss or damage) which may be suffered or incurred,

or which may arise directly or indirectly, in respect of reliance by any person on the information contained in this brochure.

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b - three days worth of non-perishable food and canopener

c - rst aid kit

d - portable radio

e - torch

f - sturdy gloves

g - spare batteries for radio,torch and mobile phone

h - essential medication

i - mobile phone and charger

j - important documents insealed bags + cash

k - baby formula + nappies

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Include items youd need for at least three days in case of disruptionto essential services such as power and water supplies. Also,include the equipment youll need to prepare meals with no power.

Keep your kit in a waterproof storagecontainer and store in an easy to

access location. Check your kit everythree months to stock up and rotatesupplies to ensure provisions arefresh and safe to use.

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evacuaTIon KITIf you live in a low-lying coastal area or an area prone to ooding,preparing an eti Kit now can save you time and stress in theevent of cyclone, storm tide, ood or tsunami.

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c - kids toys/entertainment

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g - essential medication

h - mobile phone + charger

i - important documents insealed bags + cash

j - baby formula + nappies

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When you evacuate, ensure that you take youremrgy Kit,eti Kit and emrgy P with you.

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step 2 - prepare your emergency kit

PrePare your homegnl intnnc:

keep your roof in good condition and check itregularly.

keep gutters and downpipes clear so water candrain away quickly

trim trees and overhanging branches (be awareof any overhead powerlines)

check and x any corrosion, rotten timber,termite infestations and loose ttings.

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ensure your home, contents and car insuranceis current and adequate. Check your policyincludes debris clean up and removal

identify your strongest room to shelter in placeduring severe storm or cyclone

identify where and how to turn off the mainsupply for water, power and gas

have items on hand such as water storage containers, spare fuelfor your vehicle (ensure you store it safely), camp stove and fuelfor cooking without power etc.

If you live in a ood-prone area:

store all poisons and garden chemicals well above ground level

identify indoor items you will need to raise or empty if oodthreatens

consider alternatives to carpet and relocate power-points to wellabove previous ood levels (using a licensed contractor).

If you live in a cyclone / severe storm-prone area:

arrange for a professional builder to check your building andidentify ways you can increase the structural security of yourhome to withstand high winds

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disconnect electrical appliances and external television /radio aerials and turn off electricity and gas main suppliesif instructed to do so

secure outdoor furniture and garden items

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close windows with shutters or tape windows with strongtape and draw curtains.

For when warnings are issued for ood:

disconnect electrical appliances

move outdoor equipment, garbage, chemicals and poisonsto a higher location

empty and raise freezers / refrigerators and stack or movefurniture, valuables and electrical items off-site

sandbag internal drains and toilets to prevent sewagebackow

move livestock, plant and feed to higher ground.

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Tune In:

To your local radio and TV station to listen for warningsand weather updates and local community safetyannouncements.

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To the Bureau of Meteorology (.bm.v.)for weather warnings.

To the Queensland Disaster Management website(.dit.qd.v.) for information on disaster events.

To your council website (.qdcci.cm.) for: local information on the emergency information on evacuation centres and evacuation routes information on assistance after a disaster event.

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For the Standard Emergency Warning Signal (SEWS) - thesiren sound used at the beginning of serious warnings on

radio and television. Pay careful attention to the messagethat follows SEWS and act immediately on the advice given.

For Emergency Alert voice messages to your landline and textmessages to your mobile telephone.

For sirens and loud-hailer announcements that EmergencyServices may use.

For Emergency Services personnel who may door-knock yourlocal area to pass on warnings.

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Act quickly on the advice provided.

Ensure all householders are aware of the warning and adviceprovided.

Check on neighbours and friends who may need special

assistance. Activate yourergy P and locate yourergy Kit.

Activate your evacuation arrangements if required.

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QLD Tropical Cyclone Warnings:1300 659 212

QLD Land Weather and Flood Warnings:1300 659 219

QLD Coastal Marine Warnings:1300 360 427

Australian Tsunami Threat Information:(1300 tsunami) 1300 878 6264

QLD General Warnings (call costs apply)1900 969 922

step 4 - tune into warnings

TsunamIA tsunami is a series of powerful, fast moving waves producedduring a large scale ocean disturbance. Tsunami can occur withvery little warning and are caused by a variety of events such asearthquake, volcanic eruptions, explosions or landslides.

Tsunami can cause rapid and unpredictable changes in waterlevel, resulting in dangerous rips and currents in harbours,coastal inland waterways and along beaches. Less frequently,tsunami can also result in more serious inundation of coastalland, serious threat to lives and damage to property in low lying

coastal areas.

The effects of a tsunami on currents may last for several hoursor even days. Because of the limited warning time for a tsunami,it is very important for you to plan and prepare in advance.

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The volume of water moved by a tsunami is signicantly morethan that moved by regular ocean waves.

There may be a relatively long time between each wavearriving at the coastline and the rst wave is not necessarilythe largest.

As a tsunami approaches the shore, it may appear as a rapidlyrising or falling tide.

Even a relatively small tsunami can be very dangerous toswimmers and mariners.

yo be dvied to do or ll of the followig whe ti wrig h bee ied:

Get out of the water and move away from the immediatewaters edge of harbours, coastal estuaries, rock platformsand beaches.

If on a boat or ship in a harbour, estuary or shallow waterclose to shore, and there is enough time, return to land,secure your vessel and move to higher ground.

If on a ship or boat at sea, move to deep water (open ocean)well off-shore and remain there until further advised.

If you are advised to evacuate, lock your home and followrecommended evacuation routes for your area.

It will be in your own interests to walk to safety if possible toavoid trafc jams.

If you are unable to leave the area, take shelter in the upperlevel of a sturdy brick or concrete multi-storey building andstay there until advised it is safe to leave.

Wait for the all-clear before returning to your home or to port.

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When you hear a Tsunami Warning, phone 1300 TsunamI(1300 878 6264) for specic and current warning information.

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Think about the consequences of your actions and dont riskyour life or the lives of others.

dont drive through flood water.

warnings of minor, moderate or major ooding in areaswhere specialised warning systems have been installed.In these areas the warning message will identify the rivervalley, the locations expected to be ooded, the likelyseverity of the ooding and when it is likely to occur.

When you hear warnings for the potential of ood or severestorm:

activate youremrgncy Plan

stay tuned into warnings and updates move vehicles, outdoor equipment, garbage, chemicals and

poisons to higher locations

sandbag indoor drains to prevent sewage backow

plan which indoor items you will raise or empty if waterthreatens your home

check youremrgncy Kit is fully stocked.

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If you need to evacuate due to the expected arrival ofoodwater, follow the evacuation tips included in youremrgncy Plan at the back of this guide and travel to yourpredetermined safer location.

safety tips - seVere storm

Severe storms can also produce ash ooding, so pleaserefer to further information in the ood safety tips in thisguide.

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There are three different types of oodthat can ccur in Queensand.

Flash oodingis the most dangerous in terms of potentialthreat to loss of life and can result from relatively short,

intense bursts of rainfall that can occur almost anywhere inQueensland. People are often swept away after they enter theseoodwaters on foot, or in vehicles, due to the speed and powerof the swift moving water.

There may be little or no advance warning for ash oodso it is important to:

pay attention to weather patterns and weather forecasts

stay away from rivers, creeks and drains

get to higher ground

act quickly

never try to drive, ride or walk through a ash ood.

Mountain or coastal rivers quick onset oodingoccurs in themountain headwater areas of large rivers, as well as in rivers

that drain to the coast. In these areas, the rivers are steeperand ow more quickly, with ooding lasting for one or two days.These oods can pose a risk to loss of life and property as thereis much less time to prepare and the ow of water is faster andmore dangerous.

Inland rivers slow onset oodingis the ooding of rivers in thevast at areas of central and western Queensland that may lastfor one or more weeks and can lead to:

major loss of livestock and crop damage

extensive damage to rural towns and road and rail links

isolation of whole communities for weeks and sometimesmonths.

warnings

The Bureau of Meteorology provides: generalised ood warnings where ooding is occurring,

or is expected to occur, in a particular region where nospecialised warning systems have been installed

warnings for severe storms that may cause ash ooding

safety tips - flooD

severe sTormSevere Thunderstorms can produce large hail, damagingwind, lightning and heavy rainfall, which can cause death,injury and damage to property. The Bureau of Meteorologyissues Severe Thunderstorm Warnings for these phenomena.Damaging winds and heavy rainfall can also be produced inother weather systems, such as in a monsoon or an East Coast

Low, which can cause extensive damage to property and turndebris into dangerous missiles as well as producing dangeroussurf conditions. For these systems, the Bureau of Meteorologyissues Severe Weather Warnings.

Pay close attention to weather forecasts and warnings atany time of year but particularly during storm season - thisinformation will assist you in daily preparations around thehome. Radio news weather bulletins will usually provide themost information on current conditions and the latest warningsthat have been issued.

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youregncy Plan is up-to-date and allhouseholders know what to do in case of asevere storm

youregncy Kit is fully stocked

your insurance is up-to-date and covers damageto home and contents in case of severe storm

your yard and outdoor areas are free from looseitems like patio furniture, garden tools andrubbish

you have trimmed any overhanging branches,cleaned gutters and ensured roof and gutters arein good condition

move vehicles under shelter or cover with rmlytied tarpaulins/blankets.

whn you har a svr storm arning:

stay tuned into warnings contact family to make sure everyone is aware of

the warning

shelter and secure animals secure outdoor furniture and gardening items park vehicles under shelter or cover with rmly

tied tarpaulins/blankets

disconnect all electrical items, aerials andcomputer modems.

During a svr storm:

stay tuned into warnings via battery poweredradio

activate youremrgncy Plan stay inside and shelter well clear of windows,

doors and skylights

if the building starts to break up, shelter in thestrongest part of your house (cellar, internalroom, hallway or built-in wardrobe) under amattress or strong table or bench.

if outdoors, seek solid enclosed shelter

if driving, stop clear of trees, power lines andstreams.


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CYCLONE STORM SURGE

cycloneTropical cyclones are intenselow-pressure systems that formover warm tropical waters.Winds in a cyclone travel in aclockwise direction around thecentre and can reach speedsover 200 km/h. The severewinds can extend for hundredsof kilometers from the calmeye or centre of the cyclone.

Cyclones are dangerousbecause they producedestructive winds, heavyrainfall, and damaging stormsurges. The destructive windscan cause extensive damageto property and vegetation andcan turn debris into dangerousmissiles. The heavy rainfall

associated with cyclones canproduce extensive ooding andlandslides which can causeproperty damage, increase therisk of drowning and cut roadaccess.

Extreme waves generated bycyclones can cause severecoastal erosion and aredangerous to vessels out at seaand those moored in harbours.

The most destructive anddangerous hazard associatedwith tropical cyclones is thelocal rise in sea-level known asstorm surge which can causeinundation and ooding of low-lying coastal areas.

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Storm surge is generated bythe low atmospheric pressure

and gale force onshorewinds experienced during atropical cyclone. As a cycloneapproaches the coast, thismound of seawater is pushedonto shore and can appear asa rapid rise in sea level, up toseveral metres high, at least50 km wide and can last up toseveral hours.

The combination of stormsurge and normal ocean tide

is known as a storm tide. Theworst impacts can occur when astorm surge arrives on top of ahigh tide. When this happens,the storm tide can reach areasthat might otherwise have beensafe. If you live in a low-lyingtropical or sub-tropical coastalarea, you could be at risk fromstorm tide inundation.

will you nd to plan for vauation?

Find out from your council if your home is in a storm tideevacuation area. If it is, arrange a safer place for your evacuation aspart of your preparations. Ask friends or family that live in secureaccommodation, in an area further inland and on higher ground ifyou can seek shelter in case of storm tide.

If you dont live in a storm tide evacuation area, sheltering inplace by staying in your home is often the best option. However,if you live in an old home, built before 1982, or if you havespecial needs, it may be safer to stay with family or friends in anewer home.

warning

a cylon wath is issued by the Bureau of Meteorology whengales or stronger winds associated with a cyclone are expectedto hit within 24 to 48 hour. A cylon warningis issued by theBureau when gales or stronger winds are expected to hit within24 hour.

whn you har a ylon arning and it i af to hltrin pla:

activate youremrgny Plan and locate youremrgny Kit

unplug all appliances and turn off mains supply (followmanufacturers shutdown procedures for solar power systems)

bring your family into the strongest part of the house andshelter well clear of windows, doors and skylights

stay tuned into warnings via battery radio for updates

if the building begins to break up, immediately seek shelterunder a strong table or bench or under a heavy mattress.

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Some people venture outdoors during the eye of a cyclone,mistakenly believing that the cyclone has passed. Stay inside untilyou have received ofcial advice that it is safe to go outside.

storm tid can damage and destroy buildings, cut off evacuationroutes and cause injuries and fatalities. You put yourself and yourfamily at great risk if you do not evacuate when requested.

safety tips - cyclone

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consquncs of your actions and dont

risk your lif or th livs of othrs. Dontdrive through ood water. Children may

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storm cyclone tsunami flood

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emrgncy plan activation

Contact all householders Tune into Warnings

Check on our neighboursShelter in our strongest room(unless instructed to evacuate)

Locate emrgncy Kit

Make nal preparations

evacuation ccklit

Prior to evacuation:

Ensure vehicle is full of fuelKnow the preferredevacuation routes

Know the location of our

evacuation meeting placeCheck on our neighbours

When evacuating:

Pack emrgncy Kit, evacuationKit, a copy of ouremrgncyPlan, important documents andvaluables, medications andwater supplies.

Turn off mains supply for power,ga and water

Contact our out of townemergency contact before weleave and once we arrive at ourevacuation destination

Secure and lock our home andproceed to our predeterminedevacuation destination

If ooding or storm surge is imminent:

Sandbag internal drains andtoilets to prevent backwash Store electrical itemsoff the ground

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