Know who to call - key contacts during a severe weather disaster

 

Do you know who to call or where to find information during a disaster? Keep this list of key contacts handy.

Key contacts during a disaster:

Triple Zero – 000
Bushfire warnings: Queensland Fire and Emergency Services link

Current Queensland Fire and Emergency Services incidents across Queensland
State Emergency Service – 132 500

Bureau of Meteorology website – www.bom.gov.au

Queensland Disaster Management website – www.disaster.qld.gov.au

Local council website – www.getready.qld.gov.au/find-your-local-council

Traffic and travel information – 13 19 40 or www.131940.qld.gov.au

For more information on Bureau of Meteorology warnings phone:

QLD Tropical Cyclone Warnings – 1300 659 212

QLD Land Weather and Flood Warnings – 1300 659 219

QLD Coastal Marine Warnings – 1300 360 427

Australian Tsunami Threat Information - (1300 TSUNAMI) 1300 878 626

QLD General Warnings (call costs apply) – 1900 969 922

 

Listen to ABC local radio for emergency updates during power outages. Tune into ABC Sunshine Coast on 90.3 FM. For other areas, follow this link.

Sources: QFES Facebook page, Montville RFB