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Evacuation

Be prepared for evacuation

In some emergencies, the safest action is to stay inside. In other emergencies, it may be necessary to leave a building or evacuate an entire area. The appropriate action depends on the particular hazard causing the emergency. When in any doubt tune into your local radio station, or ABC radio, for information and advice.
 
  • When evacuating a building, it is important to agree in advance on a gathering place at a safe distance. Practice evacuation procedures, including a head count. Large buildings should have evacuation plans in place.
  • If you decide or are advised to evacuate the area, leave as early as possible - whilst it is safe to do so. It may be safer to stay with your home, provided you are well prepared.
  • Allow for special needs of infants, the aged and people with disabilities.
  • Don't forget your pets' needs.
  • Have your car under cover, with a full fuel tank, and plan for alternative safe routes.
  • Consider what to do with valuables and important documents.

 

If you decide to leave:

  • Turn off power, gas, water; lock doors and windows.
  • Take your emergency survival kit with you.
  • Listen for emergency warnings and safety advice on radio or television.
  • Pay special attention if you hear the Standard Emergency Warning Signal (SEWS).
  • Let someone know where you are going. 
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In certain situations, you may be asked to leave your home by the emergency services. If this happens, leave as quickly and calmly as possible and heed all official directions given. 
 

If you are at home and an emergency happens, try to gather:

  • A list of useful phone numbers, such as your doctor's and close relatives'.
  • Home and car keys.
  • Toiletries, sanitary supplies and any regularly prescribed medication.
  • A battery radio, with spare batteries.
  • A torch with spare batteries, candles and matches.
  • A First Aid kit.
  • Your mobile phone.
  • Cash and credit cards.
  • Spare clothes and blankets.
 

It is always useful to have: 

If you have time: 

  • Turn off electricity, gas and water supplies, unplug appliances and lock all doors and windows.
  • See the items listed above for what to take with you.
  • And if you leave by car, take bottled water and blankets, and tune into local radio for emergency advice and instructions.

 

Redland Evacuation Centres 

Mainland Evacuation Centres​ ​ ​
Alexandra Hills​ Alexandra Hills Community Hall​ Cnr Finucane and Windemere Roads, Alexandra Hills.
UBD Ref: Map 184, K-15​
Birkdale​ Birkdale School of Arts​ 101 Birkdale Road, Birkdale. 
UBD Ref: Map, 184 I-3​
Capalaba​ Capalaba Place​ 14 Noeleen Street, Capalaba. 
UBD Ref: Map 183, R-14/15​
Cleveland​ Redlands Memorial Hall 44 Smith Street, Cleveland.
UBD Ref: Map 185, L-19​
Redland Bay​ ​Redland Bay Community Hall 1 Banana Street, Redland Bay. 
UBD Ref: Map 226, P-16​
Thorneside​ Thorneside​ 188-192 Mooroondu Road, Thorneside. 
UBD Ref: Map 164. F-18​
Thornlands​ Thornlands Dance Palais​ 87-95 Cleveland-Redland Bay Road, Thornlands. 
UBD Ref: Map 205, N-10​
Victoria Point​ Victoria Point Community Hall​ 325 Colburn Avenue, Victoria Point.
UBD Ref: Map 226, H-2/3​
Wellington Point​​ Wellington Point Recreational Hall​ 347-371 Birkdale Road, Wellington Point. 
UBD Ref: Map 165, A-19​
 
Island Evacuation Centres​ ​ ​
Amity​ Amity Point Community Hall​ 16 Ballow Street, Amity.​
Amity (non Council)​ ​Amity Point Rec and Tennis Club Old School House Park, Ballow Street, Amity.​
Coochiemudlo​​ Coochiemudlo Community Halls​ 345 Victoria Parade, Coochiemudlo.​
Dunwich​ ​Dunwich Public Hall Junner Street, Dunwich, North Stradbroke Island.​
Lamb Island​​ ​Lamb Island Pioneer Hall ​ 125 Lucas Drive, Lamb Island.​
Macleay Island​ Macleay Island Community Centre​ Cnr Southsea Terrace and High Central Road, Macleay Island.​
Macleay Island (non Council)​ Macleay Island Progress Hall​ Russell Terrace, Macleay Island.​
Point Lookout​ ​Point Lookout Community Hall East Coast Road, Point Lookout, North Stradbroke Island.​
Russell Island​ Russell Island Recreation Hall​ 1 Alison Crescent, Russell Island.​

 

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