You don’t have to live in the bush to be threatened by bushfire − you just have to be close enough to be affected by burning material, embers and smoke.
All Queenslanders should be familiar with the official bushfire warnings levels and have a completed bushfire survival plan for action.
When there’s a bushfire in your area, it’s your responsibility to take notice, seek information, make decisions and act.
The following websites and fact sheets will help you to be prepared for bushfires:
Download the Get Ready fact sheets
Federal Government’s information for school aged kids:
During and after
Visit the following Government websites:
Tune-in to the Australian Broadcasting Commission:
In case of fallen powerlines:
In South East Queensland call Energex on 13 62 62
In all other Queensland areas call Ergon Energy on 13 22 96
For information on volunteering:
For insurance information: