DISASTER MANAGEMENT

Queensland’s disaster management framework includes groups at the Local, District and State levels.  The Cook Shire Local Disaster Management Group (LDMG) is uniquely positioned to provide tailored disaster management for our community, leveraging members’ extensive knowledge of local social, environmental, and economic issues. The Cook Shire LDMG comprises key emergency and government service agencies, including Cook Shire Council, Queensland Police Service, Queensland Ambulance Service, Queensland Fire Department and State Emergency Services.

For detailed information on the Cook Shire LDMG, including the Cook Shire Local Disaster Management Plan and subplans, click on the links below.

Cook Shire’s Disaster Dashboard

Stay informed and prepared during emergencies by visiting Cook Shire Council’s Emergency Management Dashboard. Click the image below for the latest updates and essential information.

Stay Safe: Shelter in Place

The safest place during a disaster is your own home or the home of a friend or family member. Only consider sheltering in a designated place of refuge as a last resort.

Place of Refuge

If you are not able to shelter at home or at the home of a friend, the following Places of Refuge may be activated during an event.

• Cooktown – Events Centre, 3 May Street, Cooktown.
• Rossville – Rossville Hall, Rossville Bloomfield Road Rossville.
• Ayton/Bloomfield – Bloomfield Library, Bloomfield Road, Ayton.
• Lakeland – Lakeland Hall, Anderson St, Lakeland.
• Laura – Laura Town Hall, Laura
• Coen – JS Love building, 56 Taylor St, Coen
• Portland Roads, Portland Roads Hall, Portland Roads.

Stay safe and prepared by staying informed. Visit the Cook Shire Disaster Dashboard for up-to-date emergency information and resources.