Like it or not, living in the Whitsundays means living with extreme weather events and natural disasters.

Cyclones, bushfires, heatwaves and floods are all a part of life in our wonderful part of the world, and regardless of the nature of the emergency, the advice is always the same…be prepared!

If you’re pregnant or have a young baby have you thought about the extra preparations you need to make this cyclone season? Do you know what supplies you need? Do you know what to do if you are due or go into labour when a cyclone hits?

It’s something that is often overlooked, but being pregnant and having a baby bring some additional challenges and risks if you lose access to power and clean water, or if you are unable to travel. The good news is there is plenty you can do to be prepared.

This e-book is designed to give you a head start in your planning, if you are pregnant or have a newborn, including providing advice on what to include in your emergency kit. The better prepared you are the more you can be assured that you are ready for whatever nature throws at you.