Get Ready Month: Weather doesn’t plan, but you can

October is Get Ready Month, and Fraser Coast residents are being urged to prepare for extreme weather and protect what matters most.

Fraser Coast Mayor and Local Disaster Management Group chair George Seymour said the message was clear: weather doesn’t plan, but you can.

“Planning for extreme weather is important. Research shows people who prepare recover faster than those who rely only on outside help,” he said.

“Planning ahead gives families peace of mind and helps our whole community bounce back together. A few minutes today can save a lot of stress later.”

Get Ready Queensland highlights three key steps:

• Know your risk - learn what severe weather could affect where you live and what it could mean for your household.
• Make a plan - write a simple household emergency plan so everyone knows what to do and who to contact.
• Pack a kit - grab a few extra items next time you are at the supermarket to make an emergency kit.

As part of ‘Get Ready Month’, residents are invited to two special Food n Groove events:

• City Park, Pialba, Hervey Bay, Friday 17 October, 4pm – 9pm
• Brolga Theatre Riverstage, Maryborough, Friday 24 October, 4pm – 9pm

“Get Ready Food n Groove is always a fantastic night out. It’s about community – good food, great music and practical tips,” Cr Seymour said.

“Come along, see the emergency services vehicles and crews, and pick up some ideas on how to keep your family safe this storm season.”

Council’s Disaster Dashboard – https://disaster.frasercoast.qld.gov.au – is your go-to resource for information during severe weather events, including road closures, weather warnings, flood cameras and more, with options to sign up for email and SMS notifications.

For more information on preparing for extreme weather, visit www.frasercoast.qld.gov.au/storm-season-clean-up or https://www.getready.qld.gov.au/