A Minute With The Mayor

Let’s Get Ready, Whitsundays!

This week is Get Ready Week, a reminder for all of our Whitsunday community to take a few simple steps now to prepare for the storm and cyclone season ahead.

Locals know all too well how unpredictable the weather can be, from heavy rain and flash flooding to strong winds and tropical cyclones. Being prepared early makes a huge difference when severe weather hits, and this week is the perfect time to check your emergency plans, top up your supplies and talk with your family and neighbours about what you’ll do if the weather turns.

To help share that message in a fun and memorable way, we’ll be launching the Get Ready Whitsunday Song this Friday night on the big screen at the foreshore prior to the normal movie night.

The song is a creative project by our Disaster Management Coordinator Sandra Black that brings together local schools, emergency services and community members.

A big thank you goes to all the students, teachers and emergency service teams who helped make the song and video such a success. You’ve created something that not only shares an important safety message but also celebrates the energy and creativity of our community. I have no doubt it’s going to be stuck in everyone’s head!

Get Ready Week is also a timely reminder to:

Check your emergency kit — make sure you have batteries, a torch, first aid items and important documents handy.
Know your evacuation routes and where to find reliable information such as Council’s disaster dashboard, local radio and the Bureau of Meteorology.
Have a chat with your family, friends and neighbours about what you’ll do if a cyclone or flood warning is issued.
Preparedness really does start with each of us. The Get Ready Whitsunday Song is a fun way to remind us that staying safe doesn’t have to be complicated, it just takes a bit of planning and community spirit.

So this Get Ready Week, take a moment to check your plan, enjoy the song and help spread the word.

Let’s Get Ready, Whitsundays!