Cyclones

This page contains links to useful information about cyclones and how to get ready before they strike.

For all information about current cyclones, visit the Queensland Government’s disasters and alerts web page or the Bureau of Meteorology Queensland cyclone page.

About Cyclones

• Cyclones and severe storms

Be prepared

The following websites and fact sheets will help you to be prepared for cyclones:

Queensland Government

• Preparing for cyclones
• Prepare your home
• Prepare an emergency kit
• Prepare for evacuation
• Check your neighbours
• Pet emergency planning

Local Council

• Register for warnings and alerts

Download the Get Ready fact sheets

• Emergency kit (PDF, 951 KB)
• Evacuation plan (PDF, 590 KB)
• Check your neighbours (PDF, 313 KB)
• Pet emergency plan (PDF, 320 KB)

For children

Federal Government’s information for school aged kids:

• About cyclones
• Cyclones - be prepared

During and after

Visit the following Government websites:

• Getting help
• Support groups
• Emotional support
• How can I help?
• Financial support
• Interpreter services

Tune-in to the Australian Broadcasting Commission:

• Tune-in to your local ABC radio station
• During a cyclone

In case of fallen powerlines:

In South East Queensland call Energex on 13 62 62

• Energex

In all other Queensland areas call Ergon Energy on 13 22 96

• Ergon Energy

For information on volunteering:

• Emergency volunteering