During a disaster

During severe weather, stay indoors and away from openings, shelter in an internal room or hallway. If outdoors, seek a solid, enclosed building. If driving, pull over safely away from trees, powerlines and floodwaters.

Follow official emergency advice and take simple steps to protect yourself and your household:

Activate your Household Emergency Plan
Keep your Emergency Kit with you
Keep up-to-date with official information and stay informed in a disaster

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Evacuation in a disaster

Learn when and how to evacuate safely during a disaster

Disaster warnings and alerts

Staying informed helps you make the right decisions to keep your family, pets and property safe

Emergency contacts

A list of local emergency services and contact their details

Flood Cameras

To further enhance preparedness and response for disaster events, Council has installed a network of flood cameras around the city

Roads affected by local flooding

Identify locations that may be affected by localised flooding

Sandbags and sandbag stations

Find out more about Council‑provided sandbag and sandbag stations