Emergency Contacts
- Life threatening emergencies 000
- State Emergency Service (SES) 13 25 00
- Power outages 13 16 70
- Road conditions disaster.cook.qld.gov.au/ or 13 19 40
- ABC Far North Radio 105.7 FM
- Council-related emergencies 4082 0500
The Cook Shire Local Disaster Management Group (LDMG) meets regularly to develop effective disaster management planning and capability.
The LDMG operate under the Cook Shire Local Disaster Management Plan which outlines the procedures and resources to effectively manage a disaster situation.
The LDMG actively promotes disaster preparedness and conducts annual community engagement and information distribution to residents and visitors of Cook Shire.
The Cook Shire Local Disaster Management Group (LDMG) is required to complete an annual Report at the end of each financial year and provide the completed report to both the Cairns District Disaster Management Group and the Cook Shire Council. The annual report shall be in accordance with the requirements of the Disaster Management Act 2003 and is to be developed as per the Local Disaster Management Group Guidelines. To read the latest Cook Shire LDMG Annual Report click here.
Many organisations form the membership of the Cook Shire LDMG and all are committed to working together for the safety and benefit of the community. Other local agencies and organisations are invited to attend meetings and briefings at the discretion of the Chair and the Local Disaster Coordinator.
Cook Shire Local Disaster Management Group agency representation |
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Cook Shire Council |
Queensland Health |
Queensland Police Service |
State Emergency Service |
Queensland Fire and Emergency Services |
Queensland Ambulance Service |