Consider all possibilities during ‘Get Ready Queensland Week’

Get Ready Queensland Week is officially underway, and Council is urging Lockyer Valley residents to consider – and prepare for – all possibilities during the upcoming severe weather season.

Lockyer Valley Regional Council Mayor, Cr Tanya Milligan said while the region has a history of flooding, other hazards like bushfires and heatwaves also posed a considerable threat.

“This is the perfect time to really look at your situation and know your risks.

“Are you new to the area? If so, connect with your neighbours, who are often a wealth of knowledge when it comes to local hazards.

“Other important considerations include how you would cope with a loss of power, will you stay or leave if disaster strikes and how you will contact loved ones during an emergency, which is where the importance of an updated plan is vital.”

Mayor Milligan said Get Ready Queensland Week was all about encouraging residents to prepare their household and community.

“Keeping a Household Emergency Plan is one of the most effective ways to ensure everyone knows where to go and what to do in an emergency.

“In addition, vital emergency supplies include essentials you'd need to last at least three days at home if you were isolated, such as non-perishable food and water; a torch; battery powered radio and toiletries and the necessary equipment to cook food if you lose power.

“It’s important to stay up-to-date with local road conditions during a significant weather event, which is why Council is encouraging all residents to have the Disaster Dashboard in their preparedness toolkit,” Mayor Milligan said.

Council’s flood monitoring cameras, which provide a view of some creek and waterway conditions, can be accessed from Council’s Disaster Dashboard via lockyervalley.qld.gov.au.

Residents are reminded that anyone with saved links to specific cameras will need to update them.

For more information on how to Get Ready visit getready.qld.gov.au