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TUNE IN:

» To your local radio and TV station to listen
for warnings and weather updates and local
community safety announcements.

LOGON:

» To the Bureau of Meteorology (www.bom.gov.au)
for weather warnings.

» To www.gld.gov.au/alerts for information on current
disasters.

» To your council website (www.lgag.asn.au) for:

local information on the emergency
information on evacuation centres and evacuation routes
information on assistance after a disaster event.

LISTEN OUT:

» Forthe Standard Emergency Warning Signal (SEWS) - the siren sound used at the beginning
of serious warnings on radio and
television. Pay careful attention to the
message that follows SEWS and act
immediately on the advice given. finalise preparations and secure items around your home

» For Emergency Alert voice messages activate your Emergency Plan and shelter in place, or
to your landline and text messages to evacuate to your predetermined safer location.
your mobile telephone.

» For sirens and loud-hailer
announcements that Emergency Services may use.

» For Emergency Services personnel who may door-knock your local area to pass on warnings.
ACT:

» Act quickly on the advice provided.

» Ensure all householders are aware of the warning and advice provided.

» Check on neighbours and friends who may need special assistance.

» Activate your Emergency Plan and locate your Emergency Kit.

» Activate your evacuation arrangements if required.

 

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facebook.com/QIdFireandEmergencyServices
facebook.com/QueenslandPolice

Mr twitter.com/QIdFES or @QIdFES

twitter.com/qpsmedia