Extreme weather can happen very fast.
Having a plan means everyone in your household knows what to do if the weather turns bad. When you are making a plan, you might want to include your neighbours or friends. People you know who are elderly or have special needs may need your help.
If you need help making an emergency plan, ask a friend or neighbour to help.
Get Ready Queensland online household emergency plan
The online plan form below takes about 20 minutes to complete. You can download, save and print the form when you have finished. You can change the form to suit your household.
We do not collect your data, which means an incomplete form will not save if this window is closed. Complete the form in one go. Check if you have all the information you need before starting.
If you prefer to complete the plan offline, download the Dangerous Weather Emergency Plan. The emergency plan form is inside the booklet. When you finish, print to have a paper copy.
Some things to think about when making your plan
1. Staying at home during extreme weather
When extreme weather strikes, staying at home is the best place for you and the members of your household. That is why you should have your emergency kit ready to keep you safe and comfortable for at least three days.
2. Where will you go if you need to evacuate?
If you cannot stay home because the weather is too dangerous, you may need to leave quickly (evacuate). Plan ahead and ask family and friends if they have space to house you and your household. Think about your pets or animals as well. Staying with friends or family is the best evacuation option, if their house is safe.
2. How will you get away?
During disasters some roads can be too dangerous to drive on. Plan ahead to know different routes in case of a closed road.
3. Are you ready to evacuate if you are not home?
We are not always at home. Many of us spend a lot of time at work or school. If you need to evacuate, you might not be able to get home. Think about what places you are in often and plan to evacuate from there too.
4. How much stuff can you take?
While we would like to take everything with us, we don't always have the space. Make a list, thinking about the most important things and how much can pack in your car. This can help you plan what to take and what to leave behind.
Reviewing Your Emergency Plan
At least once a year you should review your emergency plan. It is important to keep information up to date. If the details of your plan are not updated you may have incorrect information. This can be very unhelpful when trying to act fast.
It is also important to update your plan if you move houses.