Emergency Preparedness

A general method for researching flood and bushfire risk for any Australian address, from council and state mapping to insurance checks.

A practical heatwave preparation checklist for Australian homes, covering cooling, supplies and how to check on vulnerable neighbours safely.

Central Ipswich and the Bremer River have a long flood history, including 2011 and 2022. Here is where to check, and why FloodWise is the wrong tool.

A practical, climate-correct seasonal maintenance calendar for South East Queensland homes: storm prep, wet season, repairs and the winter works window.

Insurance is normally treated as a settlement-day formality. In a flood- or storm-exposed part of Queensland it should be tested while you still hold a finance or building and pest condition.

What happens under Queensland law if a property is damaged between contract and settlement, when risk passes to the buyer, and what to do if damage occurs before you get the keys.

What Queensland property owners should prepare for during storm and cyclone season, from roof maintenance to insurance excess and cover.

How Brisbane City Council's Flood Awareness Online tool and FloodWise Property Report work, and what they actually cover.