Stay connected and know what’s happening in Carpentaria Shire

 
 

Carpentaria Shire Council is Ready

  • Council maintains an up-to-date Disaster Management Dashboard on its website featuring the latest weather warnings, road conditions, cameras, emergency alerts and more: http://disaster.carpentaria.qld.gov.au/

  • Council provides advice to all township residents of when preparation activities are happening including pre-cyclone hard waste collection to remove any loose or dangerous items.

  • In preparation, residents and visitors can access helpful information in The Carpentaria Disaster Information Booklet.

  • The Carpentaria 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.

  • 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.

Local Checklist

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

  • Check Carpentaria Shire Council’s website and Facebook page for 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

  • If you wish to stay informed on current road conditions, flood camera feeds as well as a copy of Council's Road Report is updated onto Council's website and Disaster Dashboard. Local visitor information centres may also be able to provide/display these updates.

  • Take a look at current road, weather and feeds from floods cameras on Carpentaria Shire's website. 

  • Council also connects to the Queensland Department of Transport and Main Roads for updates about road conditions in our region. This information is available at the Qld Traffic website or call 13 19 40.