Community Flood
Preparedness Pack
Know Your Island. Plan Together. These free resources help Douglas Shire neighbourhoods identify flood risks, share equipment, and make a plan before the next event.
Download Free Pack (PDF) →Why it matters
Prepare your neighbourhood
Know your "island"
In a flood event, roads and causeways cut off communities quickly. Knowing your local roads, crossings and escape routes before it happens makes all the difference.
Plan with neighbours
Flood preparedness is a community effort. Knowing who has a generator, a chainsaw, or 4WD — and who might need extra help — means faster, safer recovery for everyone.
Document your plan
A completed worksheet kept at home means you're not starting from scratch when water rises. Review and update it after every significant event.
What's inside
Two tools in one pack
Part 1
Neighbourhood Flood-Risk Checklist
Work through 8 sections with your neighbours to identify gaps and risks:
- Know Your Area — roads in and out
- Local flood hazards — drains, creeks, low-lying areas
- Home and property checks
- Access and isolation risks
- Community support — who may need help
- Shared equipment and resources
- Risk reduction actions
- Emergency preparedness
Part 2
Community Flood Planning Worksheet
A fill-in document to record your community's specific risks and plans:
- Define your "island" and main roads
- Map where you get cut off and for how long
- Identify flood risks inside your area
- List work that could reduce risk
- Record council and contractor contacts
- Equipment available in your neighbourhood
- People who may need extra help
- Safe places and emergency contacts
Download the free pack
A printable PDF — bring it to your next neighbourhood meeting, community group, or local emergency planning session. Free to share and use.