You've unplugged the modem and tied down the trampoline, so what else should you do now that the storm is here? This advice could save you.
Power outages from natural disasters can last anywhere from hours to days. Here are some tips to help you through a power cut safely.
Cleaning up after severe weather or cyclones can be exhausting and stressful. Remember to wait for the all clear before you begin, wear protective gear and stay safe by listening to local authorities.
The fire may have passed and the warning downgraded, but you still need to take care and be vigilant. Here are some steps you can take to help you recover.
Following your bushfire survival plan could save your life if there's a fire in your area. Read more about what you should when a warning is issued.
It's important to stay up to date with weather conditions and the fire danger ratings for the area you'll be travelling to.
Stay informed in an emergency, set your local ABC radio station in the ABC listen app, and find the frequency on your battery-powered radio.
A bushfire survival kit gives you easy access to things that will help save your life in a bushfire. Kept together in one place, the kit will save you time packing to leave or preparing to stay and defend.
Early preparation can be what makes the difference in an emergency. Understanding the bushfire warning system could save your life.
Electricity supply is often affected by disasters and in the immediate aftermath the conditions can be very dangerous. Here's some advice on how to stay safe if you lose power during a fire emergency.
There are a few important steps to take before you head off. Use this guide as a starting point.
It's quite simple — and it could save your life.
Don't take heatwaves lightly. Just like cyclones, flooding, bushfires and severe storms, heatwaves are hazards and they can kill you.
If the weather is too hot for you, it's too hot for your pets. Know what you need to do to keep your furry friends cool and safe during heatwaves.
If you know what you should do when you feel a tremor, you could minimise your risk of serious injury, before one occurs.
Make sure you know your property flood risk, and prepare early because floods can happen quickly.
You'll need to know how to respond if severe weather turns into a flood emergency. Read this before your next trip.
If flooding is going to impact your area, the SES or council could issue an evacuation order. Follow these steps to keep safe.
Making an evacuation plan that includes your animals, and being prepared early, is the best way to keep pets and livestock safe in an emergency.
Cleaning up after a flood is a big job. You could be faced with structural damage, contaminated water, river mud, black mould and sometimes dangerous animals. Here are some steps to recovery you can take.
Our houses can become breeding grounds for mould after prolonged rain. It's important to clean and remove it properly as it can lead to severe health effects.
It can take a few days to fully recover after a heatwave. Here are some tips for you (and your garden).
Enduring a disaster can be traumatic for anyone. Children often need extra help understanding their feelings, here are some ideas for how you can help.
There are a few things you can do before a thunderstorm hits to reduce the risk of damage to your home and property and keep your animals safe.
Not sure what you should have in your emergency kit for severe weather and cyclones? Check out our comprehensive list.
Is your household prepared for a cyclone, or will you be a last-minute Larry looking for the last packet of batteries in the supermarket once a warning is issued?
Here are the steps you should take if there's a cyclone heading for where you're holidaying.