FAQs
What is an Emergency Plan?
It is a document that records key contacts, meeting places, phone numbers and medical information so that everyone in your home knows what to do in an emergency.
What should I have in an emergency plan?
An emergency plan should be developed with everyone in your household so each person understands what to do in an emergency.
It should take into account the specific support needs of household members, as well as arrangements for pets and assistance animals.
Your plan should clearly outline evacuation routes, safe meeting points, and alternative accommodation options if you are unable to stay at home.
To support you through this process, here are a couple of examples of emergency plan templates:
RediPlan - Resources to help you | Australian Red Cross
PCEP - Person-centred Emergency Preparedness (P-CEP) workbook - Queenslanders With Disability Network
What should I include in an emergency kit?
There are many resources available that highlight useful items to include in an emergency kit; however, the contents may vary depending on your individual needs and circumstances. Please see the useful resource below for guidance:
Where can I find live information about disasters (warnings, road closures, fire risk and others)?
The Redlands Coast Disaster Dashboard is an online, real‑time information platform that provides residents with up‑to‑date and reliable information before, during, and after disaster events affecting the Redlands Coast.
It is designed to be a central source of truth for emergency-related updates and community safety information.
The Dashboard can also be used to access and review disaster hazard mapping for your area, helping you understand potential risks such as flooding, bushfire, or other natural hazards.
How can I prepare my business for disasters?
Redland City Council's website has information about local business and investment, which is updated during disaster events.
The Queensland Government's Small Business Disaster Hub also has a range of resources to help businesses grow their disaster resilience.
What if I don't have internet access during a disaster?
Should you lose power and access to the internet, tuning in to ABC 612 (AM) on a battery‑operated radio is a way to receive important updates and emergency information.