Fire Warnings Explained
All Queenslanders should be familiar with the official Bushfire Warning system. When there's a bushfire in your area, it's up to you to take notice, seek information, make decisions and act.
Advice
There’s no immediate danger but you need to stay informed in case the situation changes.
What to do
· Stay informed by following QFES on social media, listening to local radio and checking the QFES current bushfires map.
· If there’s significant smoke, follow health guidance and monitor air quality.
· Stay indoors, close windows and doors, and keep medications close by.
· Refer to your bushfire survival plan.
· Avoid driving through smoke and be aware of firefighters working in the area.
· Decide what you will do if the situation changes.
· Call Triple Zero (000) if your life or property is under threat.
Watch & Act
There’s a heightened level of threat and conditions are changing. Act now to protect yourself and your family.
What to do
You’ll be instructed to ‘prepare to leave’, or where people in the area have previously been evacuated and it’s safe to return, you will be asked to ‘monitor conditions’, as the situation could change.
· Decide where you and other members of your home (including pets) will go if you need to leave. Plan how you will get there and advise family and friends of your plans.
· Pack essential items such as important documents, food and water, medications, and protective clothing.
· Stay hydrated.
· Move flammable items away from your house.
· Fill containers with water for drinking and firefighting.
· Help others prepare for the fire.
· Stay informed by following QFES on social media, listening to local radio and checking the QFES current bushfires map.
· Refer to your bushfire survival plan.
· Avoid smoke – stay indoors, close windows and doors, and avoid driving through smoke.
· Be aware of firefighters working in the area.
· Call Triple Zero (000) if your life or property is under threat.
Emergency Warning
You’re in danger and need to take life-saving action immediately
What to do
The direction will be to ‘leave immediately’ OR ‘seek shelter immediately’, depending on the situation.
· If you’re leaving immediately, consider staying with friends or family. Follow your bushfire survival plan.
· Wear protective clothing and stay hydrated.
· Take vital medications with you.
· Check for road closures on 13 90 40 and let others know of your intended travel route.
· Stay informed by following QFES on social media, listening to local radio and checking the QFES current bushfires map.
· Do not expect a firefighter at your door.
· If you can’t leave safely:
o Identify a place to shelter, preferably inside a brick building.
o Close windows and doors.
o Move flammable items away from your house.
o Fill containers with water for drinking and firefighting.
o Bring pets inside.
· Call Triple Zero (000) if your life or property is under threat.