Get prepped, stay safe, look after your mates
Cyclone Alfred is approaching the east coast of Australia. Expected to impact areas from Central Queensland down to Northern NSW. This guide will help you prepare and stay safe. She's a big one, so don't muck about—act now.
Every area cops it differently during cyclones. Where you live, the condition of your place, and your personal situation all affect your risk level. Don't be a galah - check your specific risk now.
Households that plan ahead bounce back quicker after a disaster—it's a no-brainer. Don't wing it when the cyclone hits. Your plan needs to cover both your mob and your digs.
Sort out who's looking after whom, where to meet up, and what the special needs are for everyone in your household.
Cyclone-proof your place and document your valuables for insurance claims if things go pear-shaped.
Your emergency kit needs to keep you going for at least three days without help. Pack enough for everyone in your household, and don't forget our scorching climate needs extra water.
Download the Queensland Emergency Kit Guide for a complete list.
Download the NSW SES Emergency Kit Guide for a complete list.
Getting your head right is just as important as prepping your house. When a cyclone's bearing down, stress goes through the roof and can stop you thinking straight when you need to most.
The Aussie spirit of lending a hand is our greatest strength in tough times. Communities that stick together recover faster from cyclones—that's not just talk, it's backed by research.
Before the cyclone hits: Set up a street WhatsApp group, identify neighbours who might need help, and team up to prepare properties. Many hands make light work.
During the emergency: Text instead of call to save battery and reduce network load. Only check on neighbours when authorities say it's safe to venture out.
Queensland emergency assistance:
New South Wales emergency assistance:
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