Stay connected and know what’s happening in Burke Shire

 
 

Burke Shire Council is Ready

Council provides advice to all residents of when activities will be taking place on its Facebook page. Preparation activities can include pre-cyclone hard waste collection to remove any loose or dangerous items. Council, working through the Local Disaster Management Group, is prepared to lead a disaster response and will provide updates and advice to the community including its website and Facebook page.

The Burke Shire Local Disaster Management Plan details the disaster management arrangements for the area, and outlines the roles and responsibilities of the various agencies involved in disaster management. In accordance with the Local Disaster Management Plan, Council have also implemented an Evacuation Plan. 

Local Emergency Information is also published on the Burke Shire Council website.

Local Checklist

  • Download the Get Ready NWQ app to your phone or tablet.

  • Follow Burke Shire Council’s Facebook page, take a look at the council’s website for regular updates - council will provide information which can include event status, road condition reports, alerts and responses such as evacuations.

  • Listen to ABC radio and/or television for updates.

  • Listen for messages and warnings on landlines or mobiles that may be provided through Emergency Alert.

  • Check weather warning and status updates on the Bureau of Meteorology website.

  • Act quickly on instruction and advice given by council and other authorities.

  • Check with emergency authorities (such as Rural Fire and Emergency Services).

Road Conditions

For the latest road condition reports and closures visit the Burke Shire Council website to view the latest road condition reports and information on how you can get ready for travelling on local roads.

QLDTraffic website provides an Interactive Map which displays closures and limits on Queensland roads with coloured lines, as well as Road Works, Special Events and Incidents.

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