Prepare for summer weather

IT’S Get Ready Week as people are urged to prepare for wild summer weather.
While many individuals and communities can demonstrate that their experience with extreme weather is now a mindset, others need to guard themselves against the elements.
“This year we’re determined to do everything we can to have Queenslanders foster the mindset that extreme weather is something we can handle if we prepare ourselves now,” said Local Government, Community Recovery and Resilience Minister David Crisafulli.
The State Government has launched a brand-new digital initiative ‘Get Ready – one step at a time’ where people can sign up for their own personalised Get Ready program.
“By entering some simple details and local risks they will receive a new task each week to build their resilience.”
Mr Crisafulli said hundreds of Get Ready activities had been organised across the state by dedicated staff and volunteers.
“Check in with your local council and see what events are happening in your area this week. If we all do a little, we’ll accomplish a lot,” he said.
Police and Community Safety Minister Jack Dempsey says it’s important that people are as self-reliant as possible, freeing emergency services to spend their time helping those who cannot help themselves, like the elderly, isolated or infirm.
“The reality is that you will be one of thousands who are without power or running water, but taking basic steps like investing in a generator, storing bottled water, canned food and essential toiletry items can keep you going for days.”
For further information on ‘Get Ready Queensland’