Strengthen your home against extreme weather
Home maintenance is key to improving your home’s resilience. This might be as simple as tidying up around the yard, or you can think about resilient design and materials. Learn more about resilient building options by clicking here.
Now, let's tidy-up
Hover over the interactive dots below or expand the checklist to find out how to get your home ready for extreme weather.
Check the condition of your roof and repair if needed.
Keep gutters and downpipes clear of leaves and other blockages.
Trim trees and branches that are close to your buildings. Always check with your local council first.
Fix any rust, loose fittings and rotting or termite-affected timber.
Repair any broken seals around windows to make sure water can't get inside.
Have good access to water around your house e.g. tanks, swimming pools. Don’t rely on electric pumps and town water because these may stop working in extreme weather.
Keep yard clear of leaves and rubbish. Remove vegetation around fence lines.
Check the condition of your roof and repair if needed.
Keep gutters and downpipes clear of leaves and other blockages.
Trim trees and branches that are close to your buildings. Always check with your local council first.
Fix any rust, loose fittings and rotting or termite-affected timber.
Repair any broken seals around windows to make sure water can't get inside.
Have good access to water around your house e.g. tanks, swimming pools. Don’t rely on electric pumps and town water because these may stop working in extreme weather.
Keep yard clear of leaves and rubbish. Remove vegetation around fence lines.
Check the condition of your roof and repair if needed.
Keep gutters and downpipes clear of leaves and other blockages.
Trim trees and branches that are close to your buildings. Always check with your local council first.
Fix any rust, loose fittings and rotting or termite-affected timber.
Repair any broken seals around windows to make sure water can't get inside.
Have good access to water around your house e.g. tanks, swimming pools. Don’t rely on electric pumps and town water because these may stop working in extreme weather.
Keep yard clear of leaves and rubbish. Remove vegetation around fence lines.
How to Guides
Bunnings' 'Do it Yourself' series has tips for preparing your home for extreme weather. There are some great options below or visit their website for more information by clicking here.
What to do when a weather warning is issued for your area
When an alert or warning is issued, take the steps below to prepare your home for the expected extreme weather.
Hover over the interactive dots below or expand the checklist to find out how.
Disconnect electrical appliances and all external television and radio aerials.
Fill buckets and bath with clean water in case of interruptions to main supply.
Close windows with shutters or draw curtains.
Secure and raise outdoor equipment.
Empty and raise fridges and freezers and stack or move furniture, valuables and electrical items.
Sandbag internal drains and toilets to prevent sewage backflow.
Move livestock, plant and feed to higher ground and/or away from fire fuel.
Park vehicles under cover, away from trees, powerlines and waterways or secure with firmly tied blankets to minimise hail damage.
Disconnect electrical appliances and all external television and radio aerials.
Fill buckets and bath with clean water in case of interruptions to main supply.
Close windows with shutters or draw curtains.
Secure and raise outdoor equipment.
Empty and raise fridges and freezers and stack or move furniture, valuables and electrical items.
Sandbag internal drains and toilets to prevent sewage backflow.
Move livestock, plant and feed to higher ground and/or away from fire fuel.
Park vehicles under cover, away from trees, powerlines and waterways or secure with firmly tied blankets to minimise hail damage.
Disconnect electrical appliances and all external television and radio aerials.
Fill buckets and bath with clean water in case of interruptions to main supply.
Close windows with shutters or draw curtains.
Secure and raise outdoor equipment.
Empty and raise fridges and freezers and stack or move furniture, valuables and electrical items.
Sandbag internal drains and toilets to prevent sewage backflow.
Move livestock, plant and feed to higher ground and/or away from fire fuel.
Park vehicles under cover, away from trees, powerlines and waterways or secure with firmly tied blankets to minimise hail damage.
Insurance
Queensland is the most natural disaster impacted state in Australia, exposing our homes to repeated damage from devastating cyclones, floods and other disaster events such as bushfires. Make sure to check your insurance policy has enough cover for your home and contents.
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