Queenslanders are urged to use their home-grown resilience and ‘get ready’ to face wild weather.
David Kempton Member for Cook said the State Government and RACQ would encourage locals to think about what could happen if they or their families were struck by wild weather. 
“We had a particularly wild cyclone with Ita, which changed course and was very unpredictable.”
“Far North Queensland is a cyclone hot spot, as the wet season approaches I encourage residents to ensure they have a ‘what-if’ plan,” Mr Kempton said.
This year RACQ Get Ready Week will be 13 – 19 October with Get Ready Day on 19 October. That is the time for families to make sure they have a plan in case disaster strikes. 
“I urge individuals and businesses to get in touch with our Council and myself, and make use of the information around our local community,” Mr Kempton said.
“Over the next few months, locals are encouraged to make small preparations, like deciding on a meeting point, and a close contact if you find yourself caught in a disaster. 
“Prepare your house to be storm and disaster ready and make sure you have enough food and water in your emergency kit to survive at least three days.
“It’s these small moves which will help our community recover even more quickly if a disaster was to strike.” 
Mr Kempton said most residents are resilient and are aware of the dangers, having to sit out cyclones and wild weather year after year. 
“I don’t want people to be caught unaware due to complacency.”