Prepare Your Family for a Cyclone

In Queensland we enjoy a wonderful climate and lifestyle which is the envy of many people worldwide.

Cyclones are an inevitable part of life in Queensland and history has shown that we cannot afford to become complacent about the dangers that they present.

It is vital that people living in areas prone to cyclones take action now to prepare their homes and their families so that damage can be minimised.

A few hours spent making your home secure, putting aside supplies and discussing an evacuation plan with your family could mean the difference between life and death.

Cyclones are destructive and inevitable

Every year between November and April, the coastal regions of Queensland are at risk of being hit by cyclones.

A cyclone is a violent storm characterized by high winds rotating around a calm centre that can produce winds in excess of 200 km/h. These strong winds can cause extensive damage to property and turn debris into dangerous missiles.

Being prepared is your responsibility

Preparing your family and your home for a cyclone is your responsibility.

Every person who lives in the cyclone-prone areas of Queensland must recognise this and make it a priority between the months of November and April.

While local, state and federal governments can spend millions of dollars every year on disaster mitigation, response and recovery, these efforts can be worthless if families do not take the proper precautions themselves.