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Plan for an Emergency

When severe weather threatens, this is what you should do.

You've unplugged the modem and tied down the trampoline, so what else should you do now that the storm is here? 

Storm clouds roll in over the Brisbane suburb of Annerley. A white house in the foreground stands out against the dark sky.

Disasters and Domestic Violence — ways you can help

Family and domestic violence incidents increase after a disaster. Here are some things you can do to support someone if you think they are a victim.

Hand in front of a long-haired person's face with the word 'enough' written on the palm

Floods don't always move slowly, prepare now

Make sure you know your property flood risk, and prepare early because floods can happen quickly.

A white caravan with a green stripe and a dark blue stationwagon are surrounded by floodwater in a suburban street

What you need in your cyclone emergency kit

Not sure what you should have in your emergency kit for severe weather and cyclones? Check out our comprehensive list.

Thing you should have in an emergency kit including food, water, battery-powered radio, games, puzzles, cash, toiletries

Dealing with a power outage after a storm

Power outages from disasters can last anywhere from hours to weeks. Here are some tips to help you through a power cut safely.

Collapsed transmission towers in a field.

It's bushfire season and you're going on holiday. How will you prepare?

There are a few important steps to take before you head off. Use this guide as a starting point.

Bushfire on coast

How to listen to ABC Radio in an emergency

Stay informed in an emergency, set your local ABC radio station in the ABC listen app, and find the frequency on your battery-powered radio.

A roadside sign displaying the radio frequency for local ABC Emergency broadcasts in the Bega area.

In the News

Residential streets submerged by floodwaters

Much of Queensland will continue to experience humid conditions, with the sticky feeling expected to hang around — whether it's raining or not — and the south-east warned of possible thunderstorms.

Floodwaters rush along a city street.

Source: ABC NewsTopic: Floods

Authorities hail 'fantastic team effort' after 'enormous' area burned in Cervantes bushfire

As wildlife rescuers wait for the all clear to enter the Cervantes fireground, authorities warn there is "still a bit of work ahead" to make sure the area is safe. 

A burned out area of bush.

Source: ABC NewsTopic: Bushfires

'That is all gone now': Honey producers say WA bushfire has incinerated critical bee habitat

As the fight against a massive bushfire north of Perth continues, honey producers have reported devastating losses to habitat critical for their bees.

Bushfire smoke blows behind a series of beehives.

Source: ABC Midwest & WheatbeltTopic: Bushfires

WA mining town hit by second 'scary' storm in as many weeks, as first cyclone of the season forms off the coast

Another severe storm has smashed the town of Tom Price, leaving flooding, structural damage and downed trees in its wake.

A roof peeled off a building.

Source: ABC PilbaraTopic: Weather

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