Prepare your property
Managing the risk of extreme weather and bushfires is a shared responsibility. It's important to prepare your property for storm, flood and bushfire hazards. Here are some tips to help:
- Reduce vegetation along access paths.
- Trim low hanging branches of trees.
- Mow or slash grass regularly and keep your yard tidy.
- Remove flammable debris and materials such as long dry grass, dead leaves, and branches.
- Contact your local council or energy company if you think trees in your street may pose a threat to your property or power lines.
- Secure, weigh down or put away any loose items around the house, yard, or balcony. Items such as potted plants, outdoor furniture, garbage bins, and trampolines can become dangerous missiles.
- Ensure your street number is clearly visible from the road so your property can be easily found.
- Consider any plans you need to make to ensure the safety of pets or livestock.
- Know where to go for information and warnings.
Council’s Disaster Dashboard provides up-to-date information and warnings relating to bushfires, weather events, road closures, flood mapping and power outages. On the Dashboard, sign up for council’s free ‘Opt-In Alerts’ service to receive text (SMS) and/or email notifications that will be sent during disaster events. Click on the ‘Opt-In Alerts’ button and follow the prompts to subscribe.
Useful resources
Home maintenance and preparation | Get Ready Queensland
Make sure you're covered | Get Ready Queensland
Prepare for bushfire season | Queensland Fire and Emergency Services (qfes.qld.gov.au)
Caring for animals in natural disasters | Business Queensland