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- Bushfire resilient communities Information for Land Use Planning PractitionersWith many parts of Queensland experiencing more frequent and severe fire weather, the potential impact of bushfires is of growing concern. The potential risk of bushfires varies according to a number of factors including the potential intensity of bushfires,…
- Fire Bans & Restrictions In Queensland, the use of fire can be restricted by imposing either a Local Fire Ban or a State of Fire Emergency. When predicted conditions and weather forecasts indicate that fires may be difficult to control and pose danger to communities, the Commissioner of the Queensland Fire Department…
- Bushfire planning Building in bushfire prone areas…
- Lithium-ion battery safety What are lithium-ion batteries?Lithium-ion batteries are rechargeable batteries that can store more energy in less space than traditional batteries. They are more lightweight and compact than other batteries. are common in e-scooters, e-bikes and vapespower most household rechargeable devices like mobile…
- Program Grasstree (Healthy country - Healthy interface) and Operation Sesbania ‘Program Grasstree’ is our progressive three-year mitigation program supporting sustainable vegetation management and hazard mitigation outcomes. Program Grasstree incorporates technologies and electronics, cultural land management practices, Queensland bioregion and…
- Disaster Management The Queensland Government is delivering one of the most significant bodies of change to Queensland's disaster and emergency management system, ensuring we are best placed to continue delivering exceptional services to all Queenslanders. Work is underway ahead of the 2024 natural disaster season, with the goal to…
- Prepare for bushfires A well prepared home is easier to defend and reduces the risk to surrounding properties. Use the following as a guide to start preparing before the higher risk bushfire period.…
- After a Fire The information provided here is intended to help people whose homes have been damaged or destroyed by fire. While what has happened may be difficult to accept, there are things you can do right now to begin rebuilding your life and home.Download the After the Fire Booklet. Things to doCheck with the fire office-in-charge…
- Neighbourhood Safer Places Increasing the safety of you and your family in the event of a bushfire requires a range of options. We recommend that all people living in a bushfire prone area have a personal Bushfire Survival Plan. Preparing a Bushfire Survival Plan will help you to identify your options about leaving early or staying to defend…