Plan. Prepare. Act
Disaster and Emergency Information!
With cyclone season upon us, now is the time to ensure you and your loved ones are “disaster ready” with a plan in place.
The best time to prepare for an event is well before it happens.
Cyclones and floods are a part of living in our beautiful shire, and it’s extremely easy to become complacent. With many new comers to the district, let’s show our community support and have these conversations with your neighbours.
Emergency Contacts
Listed below are important contacts that may be needed during disaster and emergency situations. It is very important to record all corresponding contact details on your Emergency Plan such as all householder mobile phone numbers, other numbers such as work, school, childcare providers, friends, neighbours, your household emergency contacts and the disaster and emergency numbers listed below.
| Important Contacts | Contact Number | Website |
| Life Threatening Emergencies (Police Ambulance, Fire) | 000 | www.triplezero.gov.au |
| SES Assistance | 132 500 | www.ses.qld.gov.au |
| Road Information | 131 940 | www.qldtraffic.qld.gov.au |
| Hinchinbrook Shire Council | (07) 4776 4600 | www.hinchinbrook.qld.gov.au |
| Bureau of Meteorology | 1300 659 210 | www.bom.gov.au |
| Disaster Management Queensland | www.disaster.qld.gov.au | |
| Register.Find.Reunite | www.register.redcross.org.au |
For more information visit the Hinchinbrook Shire Council’s Disaster and Emergency Information page on their website.
Emergency Management Dashboard
During natural disasters, stay up to date with all the latest news and warnings by following or subscribing to the Hinchinbrook Disaster Dashboard.
Local Area Wardens
Evacuation
In the instance that an evacuation is required, see the information on Hinchinbrook Shire Council’s Public Cyclone Shelter page on their website for everything you need to know about Ingham’s evacuation centre.
Source Links
- Hinchinbrook Shire Council Website.
- Emergency Management Dashboard page.
