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Having an emergency kit means you and your family can stay safe at home for several days if roads are blocked or power is out. 

Here is what you should pack:

✅ Long life food & water for at least three days
✅ Medications & first aid kit 
✅ Important documents (stored in a waterproof bag)
✅ Torches & spare batteries 
✅ Phone charger & power banks
✅ Radio (to stay updated if the power goes out)
✅ Clothing & sturdy shoes
✅ Cash (ATMs and EFTPOS may be down)
✅ Pet food & supplies

🚗 If you’re in a flood-prone area:
👉 Know where you’ll go if you need to evacuate
👉 Pack your car early and fill up the tank
👉 Move valuables to higher ground

📌 For more info: www.getready.qld.gov.au/emergencykit 

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Winds caused by cyclones are powerful enough to break large trees, roll over sea containers, and blow away unsecured caravans, garden sheds and shelters. 

Get Ready now.

To do:

• Have your Household Severe Weather Emergency Plan ready. Make your plan at www.getready.qld.gov.au/plan
• Pack a kit – Pack your emergency kit with enough supplies to last at least three days.

For more info head to www.getready.qld.gov.au 

#GetReadyQueensland #Cyclone #MakeAPlan #PackAKit 

We all should be prepared for severe weather at any time. But, when there is talk of a cyclone in our waters, it’s a good reminder to take positive steps now to Get Ready.

• Identify the strongest room in your home to shelter in during storms and cyclones so you’ll know where you will stay. 
• Understand where and how to turn off the main supply for water, power, gas and solar panels and batteries in case you need to. Your system’s installer or manufacturer can help if you have questions about how. 
• Make any arrangements you will need to make for pets or livestock. 
  • Fuel up your car and have it ready to go in case you need to evacuate. 
• Caravans and boats should be secured safely.

To find out more about cyclones and how to prepare, head to https://www.getready.qld.gov.au/getting-ready/understand-your-risk/types-disasters/cyclone-and-storm-surge 

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Emergency Alerts: DO NOT BLOCK THIS NUMBER - save it to your phone.

+61 444 444 444

Emergency alerts are official text messages sent from the Queensland State Disaster Coordination Centre. They are sent to people in places where extreme weather is happening and require people to act. 

You do not need to register to receive and emergency alert.  If you receive an emergency alert, you should take immediate action to protect you and your loved ones. 

They are not a scam. It is safe to follow the instructions in the message. 

Current warnings and emergency alerts: https://www.disaster.qld.gov.au/warnings

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Do these things to help protect your home from a cyclone. 🌪️🏡

🏠 Clean gutters and downpipes.
🔧 Repair any loose fittings and broken seals around windows.
🌳 Trim trees and branches (be careful of powerlines ⚡).
🏗️ Secure large, loose items around your home.
📄 Check your insurance is up to date and provides suitable coverage.
⚡Make sure you know where and how to turn off the main supply for water, power, and gas.
🏘️ If renting, let your property manager know about maintenance issues now.

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Don’t forget to check on neighbours and family to see if they need a hand.

For all your Cyclone Alfred information, head to 👉 https://www.getready.qld.gov.au/news/tropical-cyclone-alfred-march-2025

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When sheltering at home, go to the strongest room in the house. It should be an internal room that is away from windows or glass doors, like a bathroom, walk-in wardrobe, or hallway.

Take with you:

🐶 Everyone in your home, including pets.

🎒 Your emergency kit, drinking water 💧, phones 📱, and devices 🔋.

🎲 Games and other distractions, as well as pillows and bedding —you may need to stay there for several hours.

🎧 Noise-cancelling headphones for anyone who needs them. Outside will be noisy, like a roaring engine.

🪟 A mattress or heavy blanket to cover any windows if needed.

Do not leave this space – the eye of the cyclone 🌀 will be quiet, and you may think it’s over. It’s most likely not! Being near doors or windows can be dangerous.

Stay safe 🙏 and listen to emergency services and local weather updates through your local radio or via www.bom.gov.au/qld/warnings/

#Cyclone #GetReadyQueensland #StaySafeQueenslanders