GET ready! That is the message Emergency Management Queensland is reinforcing these school holidays.
While many people are taking time off to be with family there is still a need to be prepared for adverse weather or other emergency situations.
EMQ Moreton Bay Region area director John Hannan said there were four steps to preparing for emergencies.
Preparing a household emergency plan, preparing an emergency kit and evacuation plan, preparing your home and staying tuned into warnings was vital, Mr Hannan said.
He said having emergency phone numbers or other contact details was key to preparing a plan.
``You need to have those numbers available on the fridge or in your evacuation kit,'' Mr Hannan said.
``There are a range of things people need to prepare for - things that can happen all through the year.''
NECESSARY CONTACTS:
* Life-threatening emergencies: Phone Triple 0 from landlines or 112 from mobile phones.
* SES flood and storm assistance: Phone 132500.
* Brisbane City Council: Phone 3403 8888.
* Moreton Bay Regional Council: Phone 3205 0555.
* Ipswich City Council: Phone 3810 6666.
* Logan City Council: Phone 3412 3412.
* Fires: To report a fire phone Triple 0; For news and bushfire alerts visit www.fire.qld.gov.au
* Road conditions and closures: Phone 131940 or visit www.131940.qld.gov.au
* Power supply/outages: Dangerous situations or downed power lines phone 13 19 62; Loss of supply phone 13 62 62.
* Weather and warnings: Phone 1900 969 922 or visit www.bom.gov.au
* Wildlife emergencies: Phone 1300 130 372.
* Animal welfare concerns: Phone RSPCA Inspectorate on 3426 9971 or 1300 852 188 or Queensland Primary Industry call centre on 3239 3111.
* Tsunami warnings: Phone 1300 878 6264.
* Health and hospital information (non-urgent): Phone 13 43 25 84.
* Telstra: To report faults and damage to Telstra property phone 132 203.
* Optus: Phone 1300 307 937.
While many people are taking time off to be with family there is still a need to be prepared for adverse weather or other emergency situations.
EMQ Moreton Bay Region area director John Hannan said there were four steps to preparing for emergencies.
Preparing a household emergency plan, preparing an emergency kit and evacuation plan, preparing your home and staying tuned into warnings was vital, Mr Hannan said.
He said having emergency phone numbers or other contact details was key to preparing a plan.
``You need to have those numbers available on the fridge or in your evacuation kit,'' Mr Hannan said.
``There are a range of things people need to prepare for - things that can happen all through the year.''
NECESSARY CONTACTS:
* Life-threatening emergencies: Phone Triple 0 from landlines or 112 from mobile phones.
* SES flood and storm assistance: Phone 132500.
* Brisbane City Council: Phone 3403 8888.
* Moreton Bay Regional Council: Phone 3205 0555.
* Ipswich City Council: Phone 3810 6666.
* Logan City Council: Phone 3412 3412.
* Fires: To report a fire phone Triple 0; For news and bushfire alerts visit www.fire.qld.gov.au
* Road conditions and closures: Phone 131940 or visit www.131940.qld.gov.au
* Power supply/outages: Dangerous situations or downed power lines phone 13 19 62; Loss of supply phone 13 62 62.
* Weather and warnings: Phone 1900 969 922 or visit www.bom.gov.au
* Wildlife emergencies: Phone 1300 130 372.
* Animal welfare concerns: Phone RSPCA Inspectorate on 3426 9971 or 1300 852 188 or Queensland Primary Industry call centre on 3239 3111.
* Tsunami warnings: Phone 1300 878 6264.
* Health and hospital information (non-urgent): Phone 13 43 25 84.
* Telstra: To report faults and damage to Telstra property phone 132 203.
* Optus: Phone 1300 307 937.
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