After a disaster

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Recovery

Disasters affect everyone differently. Some people recover soon after while others may take a long time to feel like things are back to normal. 

It is important to stay safe after a disaster has happened:

  • Listen to your ABC Wide Bay (100.1 FM) and monitor Council’s emergency news and media outlets for updates.
  • Take precautions when venturing outside.
  • Check your home for damage and shut off any damaged utilities.
  • Check on neighbours and those who require additional support.
  • Check for structural property damage.
  • If evacuated, do not return home until advised by the authorities.  When advised, use the recommended route.
  • Stay away from damaged power lines, fallen trees, flooded waterways.  Report to the appropriate authority.
  • Do not go sightseeing.
  • Do not eat or drink anything that may be contaminated.

Get Ready Queensland and the Queensland Government's 'Rebuilding and Cleaning Up' websites provide links for further advice on how to safely clean up after a disaster.

Business recovery

Disaster Dashboard

For information relating to flooding and road closures please visit the Disaster Dashboard.

Flooding and road conditions

Contact us

Address: 190 Bourbong Street
Bundaberg QLD 4670. Australia.

Telephone: 1300 883 699