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For councils and flood practitioners

Disaster management resources

Learn about the responsibilities of local government in a disaster, and access Disaster Management (DM) resources including the DM Guideline and Standard, DM plans, DM legislation, DM Portal, the DM training framework.

Australian Warning System Resources

In line with Queensland’s Disaster Management Arrangements local governments will create, approve and issue all local Australian Warning System (AWS) warnings for storm, flood and cyclone.

Recovery resources and funding

Learn about recovery governance in Queensland, recovery plans and operations, disaster funding for councils and state agencies, and disaster funding activations and arrangements.

Resilience resources and funding

Learn about the Queensland's Strategy for Disaster Resilience and Regional Resilience Strategies, resilience funding programs, betterment funding, the Get Ready Queensland program, and the Resilient Homes Fund.

Flood risk management policies and resources

Flood risk management policies and resources for Queensland local governments and flood practitioners.

Flood Community of Practice

The Flood Community of Practice is a Queensland focused group of professionals from diverse disciplines who all have an interest in flood and water management.

Personal information sharing during emergencies

Advice from the Office of the Information Commissioner to help understand public sector responsibilities when sharing personal information during emergencies, including floods.