Gold Coast City Council cyclone guide¶
The City of Gold Coast runs a Disaster and Emergency Dashboard with information and warnings before, during and after a disaster or emergency event, and offers Gold Coast Alerts by phone and email. Its Local Disaster Management Plan is prepared by the Local Disaster Management Group for the Council of the City of Gold Coast. For life threatening emergencies call 000.
Checked on October 10, 2026
Every phone number and web address on this page was checked against official sources on that date. Details can change, especially during a storm. Always follow instructions from City of Gold Coast and its Local Disaster Management Group. In a life threatening emergency, call Triple Zero (000).
What to know in Gold Coast City Council¶
- The City says its dashboard provides the latest information and warnings before, during and after a disaster or emergency event, and that you can sign up to Gold Coast Alerts for local updates to your phone and email.
Emergency and information numbers¶
| Service | Number | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Emergency | 000 | Triple Zero, for police, fire, and ambulance in an emergency. Call only when someone's life is in danger. |
| State Emergency Service (SES) | 132-500 | For non life threatening flood and storm help, such as a damaged roof or rising flood water. |
| City of Gold Coast | 1300-465-326 | Also written 1300 GOLDCOAST. The City says for urgent or hazardous situations relating to City services it is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. |
| City of Gold Coast (landline) | +61-7-5629-5629 | Same service as 1300 GOLDCOAST. Not for life threatening emergencies. |
Official alerts and information¶
- Gold Coast Disaster and Emergency Dashboard: The City's dashboard for information and warnings before, during and after a disaster or emergency event. Website.
- Gold Coast City alerts: The City's page for alerts, including how to subscribe to alerts about severe weather events through the dashboard. Website.
Evacuation centers¶
Open only when announced
Evacuation centers open only when officials announce them, and not every center opens for every storm. Check the official list of open centers before you leave home. Bring your own bedding, food, water, and medicines.
The City's emergency pages point to its Disaster and Emergency Dashboard for current information. Do not assume any evacuation centre is open. Check the dashboard and follow official announcements.
Official list of open evacuation centers
Related guides¶
- Should I evacuate?
- What to expect at a cyclone shelter
- Cyclone supply list
- After a cyclone: the first 24 hours
- Insurance claims and disaster aid
Sources¶
Checked on October 10, 2026. If a number or address here is wrong, please tell us at Keith@KMyers.me.