Disaster and emergencies
Disasters can happen at any time. Whether severe storms, floods, bushfires, heatwaves or other emergencies, being prepared can help keep you, your family, pets and property safe. Find local emergency information, preparedness resources, safety advice and links to warnings and updates to help you before, during and after an event.
Latest disaster news
Get ready at work
Get Ready@Work 2026 is helping workplaces prepare for severe weather and emergencies. Running until 27 November, the campaign encourages staff to take practical steps using a simple preparedness checklist. Small actions today can strengthen workplace resilience, reduce disruption and support faster recovery when severe weather strikes.
Get Ready for summer hazards
With the BOM forecasting a summer of higher temperatures with the potential for heatwaves, bushfires, storms and flash-flooding, residents are being encouraged to take simple steps now to prepare.
Building smarter for future floods and storms
Sunshine Coast Council's Flooding and Coastal Resilience Design Guide provides practical advice for homeowners, renovators, builders and designers on how to plan, design and renovate homes that are better prepared for flood and storm events.
Council’s SES investment boosts community safety
Sunshine Coast Mayor Rosanna Natoli presented a new, purpose-built, storm damage response vehicle to the Coolum State Emergency Service (SES) Group during National SES Week.
Bushfire season starts now – time to prepare
Bushfire season is officially here, and experts warn a wet winter doesn’t reduce bushfire risk. Extra rainfall leads to more vegetation growth, creating additional fuel as temperatures rise and conditions dry out. Prepare now – learn how fire behaves, prepare an emergency kit and create a bushfire plan.
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Be prepared
Taking simple steps before a disaster can reduce risks to your family, home, business and community. Explore preparedness resources, planning tools and practical advice to help you get ready for severe weather, floods, bushfires and other emergencies.
Emergency contacts
Below is additional information on emergency contacts.
Council's roles and plans
View local disaster management plans and procedures, and find details about council's roles and responsibilities in relation to disaster management.
What to do after a disaster or emergency
Knowing what to do after a disaster is an important part of the recovery process. You may also want to help others by volunteering or making donations.
Sandbags
Check local flood mapping, prepare your emergency plan, understand evacuation routes and source sandbags early if your property is flood-prone.
Preparing for a flood event
Before a flood event, flood mapping and information helps inform emergency preparedness planning.
Stay informed
Find links to relevant websites for a wide range of weather warnings and information and get to know the standard emergency warning system.
Shelter in Place
One of the instructions you may be given in a cyclone or an emergency is to 'shelter in place'.
