Are you ready Redlands?
The storm season is approaching have you got a PLAN?
Severe storms, east coast lows including the possibility of cyclones, are the most frequent damaging natural hazards for south-east
Queensland. Storm and cyclone season officially start in October and east coast lows are a winter phenomenon. So now is the time to consider your ACTION PLAN.
Plan and prepare for storms and other emergencies:
At the beginning of the storm season:
- Trim trees and branches well clear of your home
- Check/secure roofing. Clear guttering and downpipes
- Consider fitting exposed windows with shutters or metal screens
- Clear yard of loose materials that may blow about
- Prepare to be self-sufficient for at least 72 hours
- Check your home insurance is current and adequate.
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Listen to instructions and warnings
When a severe storm approaches:
- Tune to local radio
- Look after and secure pets
- Secure loose outdoor items
- Shelter or cover vehicles
- Secure doors and windows and draw curtains
- Put valuables, medications, spare warm clothing in plastic bags, important documents with your emergency kit
- Disconnect electrical items and outside TV/radio aerials.
Act sensibly:
When the storm strikes:
- Stay inside, shelter well clear of windows and skylights
- Shelter in the strongest part of the house. Call SES on 132 500 if you need assistance
- Listen to your portable radio for storm updates
- If outdoors, seek solid enclosed shelter (not a tree)
- If driving, stop clear of trees, powerlines and streams
- Don’t use a fixed telephone during a thunderstorm.
After the storm passes:
- Listen to local radio for official warnings and advice
- Check for damaged windows, walls, or roof.
Temporarily cover with plastic sheeting and nailed-on wooden strips
- If you don’t need help, check/help your neighbours
- Beware of fallen powerlines, damaged buildings and trees, and flooded watercourses. Don’t go out sight-seeing.
Now is the time plan and prepare
| Emergency contact numbers |
| In a life threatening emergency |
 call 000 |
ENERGEX – life threatening |
13 19 62 |
| Council After Hours Emergency |
3829 8633 |
ENERGEX – loss of supply |
13 62 62 |
| State Emergency Service (SES) |
132 500 |
Police – non-life threatening |
3364 6464 |
How to develop an emergency plan