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4 March, 2025
Tips to prepare for cyclone
HOW to prepare your home for a cyclone, thunderstorm or flood:
Secure loose items around the property that could cause damage if blown around. This includes items such as trampolines or outdoor furniture.
• If safe to do so, remove tree branches hanging over your roof. City of Moreton Bay green waste stations are free and open for people to prepare their property ahead of severe weather.
• Fill the bath and kitchen containers with clean drinking water.
• Check your family, friends, and neighbours know what to do.
• Additional tips to protect your home can be found here: What to do When a Cyclone, Severe Thunderstorm or Flood is on the Way.
What to pack in your emergency kit:
• A week’s supply of any medications your household needs, as well as general first aid items.
• Battery-powered torches and spare batteries instead of candles.
• Fully charged power banks or a portable battery for your mobile phone. Don’t forget to pack a charging cord as well.
• Food that will not go bad if left unrefrigerated, such as canned and packaged food.
• Stored drinking water.
• A battery-powered radio to get weather updates in case of a power outage.
• A spare set of clothes, shoes and towels.
Additional information on what to include in your emergency kit can be found here: https://cutt.ly/7rtGjxyc
