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A resource provides information on measures that can improve the resilience of households during a disaster or adverse weather event.
Fact sheet – Protecting Queensland Homes from cyclone and storm tide
This fact sheet supplies information for homeowners in cyclone-prone areas in Queensland.
The fact sheet provides an overview of how to prepare for and mitigate the risk of damage to homes from cyclones and storm tide. It refers readers to 2 documents:
- Cyclone resilient building guidance for Queensland homes
- Storm tide resilient building guidance for Queensland homes.
The sheet provides general information about
- identifying risk
- the importance of maintenance
- making an evacuation plan
- checking insurance cover
- and finding a licensed trade person, builder, engineer or architect.
Description
Owner
Queensland Reconstruction Authority (QRA)
Audience
Homeowner
Insurance Mentioned
Could my insurer consider this action beneficial?
Yes
Potential Savings in Risk Premium
Could this action have a tangible impact on my risk premium?
Unknown
Evidence of Effectiveness
Modeling indicates it should reduce damage
Suitablity for Other Hazards
Storm
Complexity
Brief, and easy to understand
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