Information for seniors

Disasters can devastate Queensland communities. Prepare yourself and your home now to better respond and recover when disasters happen.

Useful information when preparing for a disaster:

If you don't have a computer, your local library staff can help you access this information.

Red Cross Emergency REDiplan

The Australian Red Cross produce a booklet called Emergency REDiplan.

The Red Cross Emergency REDiplan booklet helps seniors, people with a disability; their carers and families prepare, respond and recover from disasters.

This is a four-step process that will help you plan and prepare for emergencies.

A free Emergency REDiplan can be accessed at www.redcross.org.au. You can also call the Australian Red Cross on 1300 554 419.

Safety Tips

Find more information about how to make your home safer in the safehome Checklist.

Useful resources

The following resources can be accessed via the links or phone numbers below: