Get disaster ready at Caneland Central  

Published on 11 November 2024

Don't be afraid 'be prepared'. That's the key message from Mackay Regional Council this disaster season.

Council will hold its annual Disaster Ready Saturday event at Caneland Central this Saturday (November 16) from 9am to 1pm.

This year you can find the team outside Telstra and down the mall towards the Suncorp entrance of the shopping centre.

Mayor Greg Williamson said natural disasters could happen to anyone, anywhere.

“Our region is particularly prone to cyclones, but we are also faced with the threat of bushfires, floods, storms and extreme heat over the summer months,” Mayor Williamson said.

“It’s crucial that, as a community, each and every one of us takes the time to prepare our homes, properties and families,” he said.

“Disasters, such as floods, fires and cyclones, require different methods of action and preparedness.

“People need to have a number of survival plans in place to know what they are going to do in the event of a disaster striking.”

Mayor Williamson said Disaster Ready Saturday would feature a diverse range of emergency experts and agencies for residents to speak with.

“Council’s Emergency Management Team, State Emergency Services, Queensland Fire Department (Fire and Rescue), Queensland Police Service, Sunwater, Red Cross and more, will all be available,” Mayor Williamson said.

“And just like previous years, hundreds of bags filled with vital emergency information will be handed out as part of this community event,” he said.

Anyone who attends Disaster Ready Saturday can go into the draw to win a Honda generator thanks to Mackay Outdoor Power Centre. Simply fill out a quick survey on the day, or online at https://www.connectingmackay.com.au/disaster-ready-survey-2024   (before November 24), to win.

Council’s Emergency Management Team and Emergency Services professionals will
be at Disaster Ready Saturday at Caneland Central to answer all your questions.