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The Brisbane River is the lifeblood of our city.
The river and our local creeks and waterways provide us with a unique lifestyle
that makes Brisbane one of the world’s most liveable cities.
However, like many thriving cities around the world, Brisbane is on a flood plain.
Combined with our warm, subtropical climate,
this means that Brisbane will occasionally experience flooding.
While we can never remove the risk of flooding,
we can be prepared to help minimise the impact on our homes and family.
Just follow the three simple steps:
Be aware, be prepared, and stay alert.
The first step is to be aware of your flood risk.
Use Council’s interactive flood awareness maps online to understand your flood risk.
The maps can be found on Council’s website or by clicking the link below.
The second step is to prepare yourself by taking action.
Once you understand your flood risk,
download the flooding in Brisbane guide for residents by clicking the link below.
Inside, you’ll find out how you can be prepared.
In low and very low risk areas, you should:
Create an emergency kit for severe weather events.
Make an emergency plan.
Plan your evacuation routes, taking into account any road closures that might occur in a flood.
Next time it rains, watch how water flows around your property
and consider how close you are to other high-risk areas.
Finally, speak to your insurance company to make sure you’re up to date and covered for flood.
If your property is in a medium or high risk area there are further actions you should take:
Identify a place you could safely store your vehicles and possessions.
Make a plan for how and when you would move them.
Talk to your neighbours.
They may be able to provide you with information about past floods.
Find out if they would need extra help with evacuating during an emergency.
Make sure your pets have a temporary or long-term shelter away from your home during a flood.
Finally, if you are building or renovating, download a FloodWise property report
to make sure you’re compliant with Council requirements.
The third step is to stay alert to changing weather conditions.
It’s easy to do – just sign up for the early warning alert service on the Brisbane City Council website.
You’ll receive an automated message whenever a severe weather event forecast to impact your area.
Report any flood hazards - including blocked stormwater drains or debris that could be picked up by floodwater.
You can report these on the Council website.
We all have a role to play in managing flood risk in Brisbane.
By staying aware, being prepared and remaining alert
we can reduce its impact and continue to enjoy the unique lifestyle our river city provides.