Types of disasters

Bushfires

The Queensland Government bushfire website at www.qld.gov.au/bushfire acts as a gateway for Queenslanders to easily find reliable information about bushfire.

Cyclones and severe storms

Prepare for cyclones and severe storms before they happen.

Flood

The Queensland Government flood website at www.qld.gov.au/flood acts as a gateway for Queenslanders to easily find reliable information about flood.

Heatwave

A heatwave is any long period of very hot weather putting the very young and the elderly at risk.

Storm surge

A storm surge is a raised dome of sea above the normal sea level, caused by strong winds and areas of low pressure.

Tsunami

A tsunami is a series of powerful, fast-moving waves caused by an undersea earthquake, volcanic eruption, or landslide

Landslides

Description of landslides, their causes and what can be done to prevent or prepare for them.

Earthquakes

An earthquake is a shaking of the Earth's crust. They strike without warning and vary greatly in severity.

Drought

A drought is a long, dry period when there is not enough water to meet people's needs.

Pandemic influenza

Pandemic influenza occurs when a new type of the flu virus emerges to which people have little immunity.