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Burdekin’s ‘Prepared Pete’ mascot helping kids get disaster-ready
Burdekin’s ‘Prepared Pete’ mascot helping kids get disaster-ready
Burdekin Shire Council has launched Prepared Pete, a new disaster mascot designed to teach children about storm readiness in a fun and engaging way. Named through a local school competition during Get Ready Week, Pete is already a hit with the community.
Remembering the 1974 floods
Remembering the 1974 floods
In January 1974, Cyclone Wanda triggered one of Queensland’s worst flood disasters, inundating thousands of homes and claiming 16 lives. Join environmental historian Dr Margaret Cook at Queensland State Archives on 22 May to reflect on the event’s causes, impacts, and lasting legacy.
Carinbundi captures resilience in award-winning photo
Carinbundi captures resilience in award-winning photo
A powerful image of proud participants from Carinbundi’s emergency preparedness program has won the 2024 Resilient Australia Awards People’s Choice. The Bundaberg-based NDIS provider’s photo celebrates confidence, growth, and resilience - and highlights the strength of inclusive community preparedness.
GIVIT recognised for life-changing disaster recovery work
GIVIT recognised for life-changing disaster recovery work
From urgent donations after Cyclone Jasper to supporting Wujal Wujal’s flood recovery, GIVIT has helped deliver thousands of essential items to those in need. Their impact earned them the 2024 Queensland Resilient Australia Community Award, recognising 15 years of compassion, coordination and community resilience.
Ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred, March 2025
Ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred, March 2025
The Tropical Cyclone Alfred, commencing 1 March 2025 event is one of the most significant weather events in Australia's recent history, bringing a multitude of severe weather across several days.
Please note this event is no longer active for preparedness. For further information head to the 2025 Tropical Cyclone Alfred - recovery operation.
North Queensland Flooding, 2025
North Queensland Flooding, 2025
North and Far North Tropical Low Commencing 29 January 2025
This event has seen record-breaking flood conditions in North and Far North Queensland. The Queensland Government has moved to ensure flood-affected communities get the help they need through the joint State-Commonwealth Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements (DRFA).
Get Ready Queensland Week 2024
Get Ready Queensland Week 2024
Get Ready Queensland Week ran from 8-13 October 2024.
Every October we promote Get Ready Queensland Week, a great time for all Queenslanders to make sure their preparations are in place for severe weather.
In Get Ready Queensland week, we run events all over Queensland
The Get Ready Queensland Week 2024 events are listed on the map below.
2022 Get Ready Queensland Week
Meet the face of our campaign
Meet the face of our campaign
Every year, our emergency services work tirelessly to keep Queenslanders safe during horrific event like floods, fires, cyclones and storms.
The best way you can support emergency services this year is by preparing your own household so they can return to their families sooner.
Gilda, Matt and Charlotte are three extraordinary volunteers who have dedicated their lives to helping Queenslanders and have shared their advice on how you can be prepared for severe weather.
Read their stories below.