Get Ready Queensland

"I'll check the emergency kit some other time."

Think again, that might just be the day you need it! ☔

Winter is the perfect time to give your emergency kit a refresh because it’s best to prepare BEFORE you need it. You might be surprised just how long ago you bought those batteries!

Take a look through your kit and check for:
✔️ Expired food, water and medications
✔️ Flat batteries in torches and radios
✔️ Out-of-date contact details
✔️ Damaged power banks and charging cables
✔️ Missing first aid supplies

A 10-minute check now could save a lot of stress later, when you're dealing with a storm, flood, power outage or another emergency.

👉 Set aside a few minutes this weekend and give your emergency kit a quick winter refresh. Head to https://ow.ly/yuWN50Zeu5f for more tips on what can be included in your kit.

📸 Does this place look familiar?

This is a community in Queensland who had a tough time with flooding.

Severe weather can change the places we know and love.

Have a guess where it might be and what event it relates to, and we’ll share the answer soon in the comments.

Knowing your local history is a big part of knowing your risk of weather that can affect your life day to day.

Want to know your risk of flooding? Head to https://ow.ly/JpTn50ZajNn

Back in January 2011, it took just three days for Brisbane to go from a busy river city to a disaster zone.

Lives were lost, homes and businesses went under, and thousands of people who thought they were safe discovered they were living in flood-prone areas.

Brissy peeps, just like all Queenslanders, need to know their flood risk, stay connected, and have a plan before the next wet season rolls in.

Read more here: https://ow.ly/Hoq450ZajLl

Brisbane City Council

📻 Yes, a battery-powered radio. No, we're not joking.

Yeah we know, it's giving "dad's garage shelf circa 1998” vibes…

But when severe weather hits, power and mobile networks can drop out without warning. That means no internet, no apps, no updates. Your phone is a useless brick!

A battery-powered radio connects you to official warnings and emergency information when everything else goes down.

Simple. Reliable. Works when you need it most.

To keep yours ready to go:
✔️ Check it works at least once a year
✔️ Keep spare batteries handy
👉 Add one to your emergency kit today, along with other great ideas you can find here: https://ow.ly/3FVW50ZajIJ

Do you know why cyclones spin clockwise in Australia? 🌪️

This happens due to the Earth’s rotation! The Coriolis effect makes cyclones rotate clockwise in the Southern Hemisphere - the opposite of hurricanes and typhoons in the Northern Hemisphere, which spin counterclockwise.

But no matter which way they turn, cyclones can be destructive - Queenslanders know this better than most. We’ve faced some powerful ones over the years, from Cyclone Mahina in the late 1800s to Cyclone Narelle earlier this year.

Do you know your cyclone risk? 🌧️

To find yours, head to
https://ow.ly/aQi550ZajpC

Tomorrow, 11 June, is the final day for submissions for the Resilient Australia Awards 📢

Floods, fires, cyclones and storms – our communities have faced it all, together, and the resilience we've seen is nothing short of inspiring ⛈️💧🔥

The Resilient Australia Awards celebrate individuals, communities, businesses, schools, and organisations that champion disaster resilience.

Whether it's a grassroots initiative, a business-led project, or a powerful photograph, your story deserves to be told.

Share how you or your community has built resilience and made a difference!

👉 Enter today: www.aidr.org.au/raa