Disaster clean-up tips
Safety considerations
Be aware of the dangers of:
- floodwater contamination
- asbestos removal
- returning to affected buildings
- mould
- drugs and poison disposal
- power and gas
Cleaning up
Repairing and replacing machinery and equipment
Find advice and video tutorials on inspecting and repairing floodwater-damaged machinery.
Clearing vegetation
Find information on clearing vegetation after a declared disaster.
To find out what clearing you can do on your property following a natural disaster:
- phone 135VEG (13 58 34)
- email vegetation@dnrm.qld.gov.au
- read whether the clearing is exempt or requires a permit or notification.
