During a Disaster

What should I do during a disaster event?

During a disaster or emergency event it is important to remain calm and follow your household emergency plan.  You need to follow advice from authorities and monitor the conditions. The Fraser Coast Disaster Dashboard is your single point of truth during disaster events.

Follow the link and Opt-In to recieve notifications from your local Council and Disaster Management Group.

  • Emergency News and Media Releases
  • Road Conditions
  • Power Outages
  • Flood Cameras
  • Water and Sewer Interruptions
  • Weather Radar
  • School closures
  • Rain and River Data
  • Fire Warnings
  • other important Disaster Contacts and Links

Emergency Contacts

  • Police, Fire and Ambulance  - Triple Zero (000) - Life Threatening Emergencies
  • State Emergency Service – 132 500 
  • Fraser Coast Regional Council – 1300 794 929 
  • Police for non-life threatening incidents – 131 444
  • Crime Stoppers – 1800 333 000
  • Ergon Energy Faults – 132 296

FM Radio (click to live stream)

ABC Wide Bay 100.1   (Official Disaster and Emergency Broadcaster)
 

The Australian Warning System

The Australian Warning System is a new national approach to information and warnings during emergencies like bushfire, flood, storm, extreme heat and severe weather.

Refer to Fraser Coast Regional Council website, Facebook or the Disaster Dashboard for information on any current warnings and incidents in your community.

Disasters and Emergencies