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Assistance activated for North Coast

The Sunshine Coast and Gympie council areas will receive joint State and Federal Government-funded assistance following severe storms and flooding in late February, 2012.

State and federal assistance measures activated for north and far north Queensland

Joint State and Federal Government-funded assistance measures have been activated for Burke, Burdekin, Carpentaria, Doomadgee and Mornington Shire Council areas.

Financial assistance extended for south-west Queensland

Primary producers, small businesses and not-for profit organisations affected by flooding in south west Queensland are eligible for financial assistance through the QRAA.

Safe drinking water

A boil alert was issued on 1 February for residents on Warra town water following a positive E.coli result during a routine water test.

Disaster situation declared

Premier Anna Bligh and Emergency Services Minister Neil Roberts declared a disaster situation for the flood-affected township of Mitchell on 3 February.

Strong winds damage Hughenden

Volunteers from the State Emergency Service (SES) responded to at least 6 requests for assistance from North Queensland residents in Hughenden on January 22, following a severe storm in the region.

QFRS respond to swift water rescues

The Bureau of Meteorology continues to issue flood and storm warnings for across South East Queensland.

Get ready Queensland

If a natural disaster struck right now, would you be prepared?

National Strategy for Disaster Resilience

Every year, Australian communities face devastating losses caused by disasters.

Prepare. Act. Survive

You don't have to live in the bush to be threatened by bushfire.

Queensland's One Million Stars Challenge - Disaster Readiness Index

The Disaster Readiness Index is an interactive online resources.

Harden Up Protecting Queensland

The Harden Up website encourages people to take practical steps to be more self reliant in major weather events.

$10 million Rio Tinto sponsorship boosts EMQ rescue helicopter service

Mining company Rio Tinto will support community safety across Queensland with a $10 million commitment to Emergency Management Queensland's Helicopter Rescue service.