Before a Disaster
It is important for you to know what to do if you have to face a disaster or emergency at home or at work. If you know what needs to be done, it makes it easier to stay calm if a situation should occur. By planning ahead, you can be prepared and help reduce the risk of injury and damage to property.
Disasters can strike quickly and without warning. It can force you to evacuate from your home or it may confine you to your home. What would you do if basic services, such as water, electricity or telephones were cut off?
Local Council personnel, Emergency Services and government officers will be on the scene as soon as possible after a disaster, but they cannot reach everyone right away. You, your family and your neighbours need to know how to cope in a disaster by preparing in advance and working together as a team.
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Know Your Risks
Natural disasters that may affect the Townsville area include cyclone, storm tide, flood, king tide, bushfire, tsunami, earthquake, landslide and pandemic. -
Prepare Your Emergency Plan
Take the time to discuss what you and your family will do in the event of a disaster or emergency situation. Prepare your emergency plan ahead of time. -
Prepare Your Emergency Kit
Take the time to discuss what you and your family will do in the event of a disaster or emergency situation. Prepare your emergency plan ahead of time. -
Prepare Your Home or Business
There are many things you can do to reduce your chances of becoming a victim during a disaster. Some simple precautions will protect your family and property. -
Remember Your Pets
It is up to you to plan ahead and prepare for the safety of your pets, livestock or other farm animals well before a natural hazard affects your home or farm. -
Get To Know Your Neighbours
Getting to know your neighbours is an important part of preparing your household. Neighbours can help each other in many ways.
Capital Works Program
To keep Townsville growing, Council is actively involved in the delivery of projects to provide vital infrastructure and exciting development opportunities.
Morning Melodies: Townsville's Got Talent
Townsville’s Got Talent returns for a special Morning Melodies performance at the Townsville Civic Theatre. Celebrating local performers across music, dance and theatre, the concert promises a diverse program filled with passion, creativity and entertainment.
North Queensland Ceramic Awards
Originally conceived by the North Queensland Potters Association, these awards have continued to flourish through Townsville City Gallery's partnership with the Potters Association. The 2026 biennial North Queensland Ceramic Awards are on display at Perc Tucker Regional Gallery, 19 September 2026 – 17 January 2027.
Recovery Roadshow
Council is taking recovery support on the road, with a series of community events planned across some of our region’s more remote communities. Connected communities recover better - let’s do it together.
Community Sentiment Survey
Council’s Community Sentiment Survey is a city-wide survey that gives community members the opportunity to tell Council what is working well, what needs improvement and what matters most to them. The survey closes 30 October 2026.