Are you ready?

Where to get information

During emergencies, the Burdekin Shire Council is your official source of information.

• Like the Burdekin Shire Council Disaster & Emergency Information Facebook Page for up to date information provided directly from the Burdekin Local Disaster Management Group https://www.facebook.com/BurdekinDisasterInformation

• Go to the Burdekin Emergency Dashboard for all latest emergency updates https://disaster.burdekin.qld.gov.au/
   
• Log on to the Bureau of Meteorology website for weather updates, warnings and information  www.bom.gov.au
   
• ABC TV and Radio are the official Emergency News channels. Watch and listen for emergency updates.
   
• Tune your radio to your local radio station ABC North Qld 630 AM, Sweet FM 97.1FM or 4TO Townsville 102.3FM.
   
• Further information on preparing, emergency alerts and information can be accessed at  www.disaster.qld.gov.au  or https://www.qld.gov.au/alerts

Listen out for

• The Standard Emergency Warning Signal (SEWS) is used at the beginning of serious warnings. SEWS is a wailing siren sound used throughout Australia for serious emergency events.
   
• To listen to the SEWS go to: www.disaster.qld.gov.au/Warnings_and_Alerts/pages/ About_SEWS.aspx
   
• Emergency Alert voice messages to your landline and text messages to your mobile telephone.
   
• Local updates and community safety announcements on radio and television.
   
• Emergency Services personnel who may door-knock your area to pass on warnings.
   

Once this advice is given, act immediately, ensure all people in your house are aware of the warning and advice provided, check on neighbours and friends who may need assistance and activate your household Emergency Plan.