Sunshine Coast Council cyclone guide¶
Sunshine Coast Council established its Local Disaster Management Group (LDMG) in May 2008. The council runs a Disaster Hub with warnings, road closures and evacuation centre information, also available in the council app. Council service centres are at Caloundra, Maroochydore and Nambour.
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 Sunshine Coast Council and its Local Disaster Management Group. In a life threatening emergency, call Triple Zero (000).
What to know in Sunshine Coast Council¶
- The council says its LDMG meets four times each year, with meetings timed around higher risk periods.
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. |
| Sunshine Coast Council | +61-7-5475-7272 | The council lists this as a 24 hour service, for emergencies only after hours. |
Official alerts and information¶
- Sunshine Coast Disaster Hub: The council's Disaster Hub. The council says to visit it to learn about the hazards that may affect your area. 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 council says its Disaster Hub includes evacuation centres among its information. Do not assume any is open. Check the Disaster Hub and council announcements.
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.
- https://www.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au/living-and-community/community-safety/disasters/councils-roles-and-plans/councils-disaster-management-roles-and-responsibilities
- https://www.qld.gov.au/emergency
- https://www.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au/living-and-community/community-safety/disasters/be-prepared/step-by-step-disaster-and-emergency-planning
- https://www.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au/news/disaster-hub-helps-coast-stay-safe