Disasters (natural or unnatural) can cause severe disruption and major damage to communities and services. They can occur anywhere and they are generally unpredictable. Hazards are dangerous conditions or events with potential for injury, loss of life, and/or damage to property, agriculture or environment.
Rockhampton Regional Council is committed to ensuring our Region is prepared for any disaster. This is achieved through the Local Disaster Management Group (LDMG) and by delivering the Local Disaster Management Plan. The Council, with the support of the LDMG, puts into place mitigation, preparation, response and recovery strategies and arrangements.
In the Rockhampton Region we are at potential risk from natural hazards such as floods, storms and bushfires at different times throughout the year.
We know that in times of emergencies and disaster, you need somewhere to turn to for up-to-date, reliable news and information from ALL critical service providers. The Rockhampton Region Emergency Dashboard gives you access to real time emergency information all year round in one convenient spot! Find out how it works!
Find out how to Tune in, Log on, Listen out and Act during a disaster.
Find key information for activities and services needed to restore the emotional, social, economic and physical wellbeing of the community after a disaster.
Find out how to be prepared for floods, flood maps and how Council is work towards improving future flood preparation, mitigation, response and recovery.
Find out how to be prepared in the event of a cyclone.
Find out how to be prepared in the event of a storm surge.
Find out how to be prepared in the event of a Bushfire.
View the Local Disaster Management Plan.
Key Contacts in the event of a disaster.