Weather

QAS reminder to be vigilant and prevent summer emergencies

Jamie Furness January 18, 2024 3 min read 0

Summer is a notoriously busy time for the Queensland Ambulance Service (QAS), who respond to an average of 3,900 calls per day throughout December and January. QAS Director Lisa Dibley said heat-related emergencies were very common during the summer period in Queensland. “Queensland is known for sunshine and particularly hot weather,” Ms Dibley said. “Whilst…

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Extreme Weather Warning for Queensland

Corin Mackay November 26, 2023 2 min read 0

The Queensland Government has warned Queenslanders to prepare their homes and family for extreme weather this summer. The week of October 9-15 was Get Ready Queensland Week, helping to raise awareness for the extreme weather Australians may face year-round. A statement issued by Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk and Deputy Premier Steven Miles  detailed three simple steps…

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