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Household Severe Weather Emergency Plan

The new Get Ready Queensland Severe Weather Household Emergency Plan is helping Queenslanders plan for extreme weather.

This simple online form makes it quick and easy to plan for an emergency and know what to do and who to contact. It takes just a few minutes and will give you peace of mind that you have a plan and your information is in one place.

We’ve also added some bonus checklists and useful tips and hints, to help you stay safe if severe weather hits.

Once you have filled in your online plan you can create a downloadable PDF which can be saved, printed and shared with family or friends.

Being prepared can reduce your risk during a disaster. Amazingly, research shows that those who have undertaken disaster preparation also recover more quickly!

Give some thought to what you will do if the worst happens, and make a plan today.

If you are unable to complete your plan online, you are able to download and print the Household Severe Weather Emergency Plan (PDF, 2.07MB). This is a good opportunity to have a chat with your household and fill it in together.

Reviewing Your Emergency Plan

At least once a year you should review your emergency plan. It is important to keep information up to date. If the details of your plan are not updated you may have incorrect information. This can be very unhelpful when trying to act fast.

It is also important to update your plan if you move houses.

Have a plan for your Animals

Having a plan for your animals is really important.

Luke, a dairy farmer from Regency Downs, understands the importance of making a plan for his dairy farm.

To make a plan for your livestock, and for your pets, see the plans available below.

Have a plan for your Animals

If you have pets, it's important to create a plan for your pet too!

RSPCA and Get Ready Queensland have worked together to create an emergency plan for pets, which should be in adddition to your existing household severe weather plan. The plan steps you through all of the things you should think about for your pet in severe weather including packing a pet emergency kit.

Livestock Severe Weather Emergency Plan

With proper planning, your property and business is more likely to be operational sooner following a severe weather event.

Some things to think about when making your plan

1. Staying at home during extreme weather

When extreme weather strikes, staying at home is the best place for you and the members of your household. That is why you should have your emergency kit ready to keep you safe and comfortable for at least three days.

2. Where will you go if you need to evacuate?

If you cannot stay home because the weather is too dangerous, you may need to leave quickly (evacuate). Plan ahead and ask family and friends if they have space to house you and your household. Think about your pets or animals as well. What is your trigger for leaving? If you are told to evacuate by emergency services, follow their direction.

3. Are you ready to evacuate if you are not home?

We are not always at home. Many of us spend a lot of time at work or school. If you need to evacuate, you might not be able to get home. Think about what places you are in often and plan to evacuate from there too.

4. How much stuff can you take?

While we would like to take everything with us, we don't always have the space. Make a list, thinking about the most important things and how much can pack in your car. This can help you plan what to take and what to leave behind.