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Plan for an Emergency

When severe weather threatens, this is what you should do.

You've unplugged the modem and tied down the trampoline, so what else should you do now that the storm is here? 

Storm clouds roll in over the Brisbane suburb of Annerley. A white house in the foreground stands out against the dark sky.

Floods don't always move slowly, prepare now

Make sure you know your property flood risk, and prepare early because floods can happen quickly.

A white caravan with a green stripe and a dark blue stationwagon are surrounded by floodwater in a suburban street

Know what you'll do with your animals if it floods

Make an evacuation plan for your pets and livestock to keep them safe in an emergency.

A man walks through floodwaters pushing dozens of drenched chickens on a kayak.

Dealing with a power outage after a storm

Power outages from disasters can last anywhere from hours to weeks. Here are some tips to help you through a power cut safely.

Collapsed transmission towers in a field.

Lots of rain can mean mould, this is how to get rid of it.

Our houses can become breeding grounds for mould after prolonged rain. It's important to clean and remove it properly as it can lead to severe health effects.

Black school backpack with bright patterned straps covered in mould.

Looking after animals in a heatwave

If the weather is too hot for you, it's too hot for your pets. Know what you need to do to keep your furry friends cool and safe during heatwaves.

a kelpie in a water tank with its paws over the edge as cows in the background looking on

How to listen to ABC Radio in an emergency

Stay informed in an emergency, set your local ABC radio station in the ABC listen app, and find the frequency on your battery-powered radio.

A roadside sign displaying the radio frequency for local ABC Emergency broadcasts in the Bega area.

In the News

Major flood warning as rain-weary residents told to seek higher ground

The Bureau of Meteorology says people in Giru, south of Townsville, should expect the Haughton River to top its major flood level — again —  and keep rising as slashing rain continues across Queensland.

Aerial view of water and station in Queensland

Source: ABC North QldTopic: Weather

Unbearable humidity forecast to trigger rain for Queensland and NSW

A mass of tropical air forecast to engulf Australia's east coast is set to bring more days of uncomfortable humidity alongside the chance of flooding rains.

A high-up shot of Parramatta's CBD during a cloudy wet day

Source: ABC NewsTopic: Weather Phenomena

Major stock losses on the cards as flood sweeps south-west Queensland

Towns are cut off and properties inundated, as one grazier records more than 350 millimetres of rain in 48 hours — more than he usually sees in 12 months.

Yellow-brown floodwater extends across horizon, with fences and trees poking out from the water.

Source: ABC Western QldTopic: Floods

Five more melioidosis deaths in north Queensland as heavy rain continues

The death toll from Queensland's unprecedented melioidosis outbreak continues to rise with another five fatalities reported in the state's north in the past week.

A slide of melioidosis bacteria being tested by a researcher

Source: ABC North QldTopic: Disease Outbreak

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