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Sexton, J. | Tait, M. | Turner, H. | Arthur, C. | Henderson, D. | Edwards, M.
Abstract
<div>Ask a Queenslander where tropical cyclones (TCs) occur, and the inevitable response will be North Queensland. Whilst most of the tropical cyclones have made landfall north of Bundaberg, the cascading and concurrent effects are felt much further afield. The major flooding following TC Yasi in 2011 and TC Debbie in 2017, are just two examples where impacts were felt across the State, and of course, the wind impacts to the banana plantation following TC Larry (2006) was felt nationally. </div><div> </div><div>South East Queensland has not been forgotten when it comes to tropical cyclone impact with an event crossing Coolangatta in 1954. There was also the more recent TC Gabrielle which tracked offshore on its path southwards to New Zealand. </div><div> </div><div>Acknowledging that climate is influencing the intensity and frequency of more intense severe weather hazards, understanding how tropical cyclone hazard varies under future climate conditions is critical to risk-based planning in Queensland. With this climate influence, along with increasing population and more vulnerable building design in South East Queensland (relative to northern Queensland), there is an urgent need to assess the wind risk and set in place plans to reduce the impacts of a potential tropical cyclone impact in South East Queensland. <b>Citation:</b> Sexton, J., Tait, M., Turner, H., Arthur, C., Henderson, D., Edwards, M; Preparing for the expected: tropical cyclones in South East Queensland.<i> AJEM</i> 38:4, October 2023, pages 33-39.
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A non-peer-reviewed report submitted to Australian Journal of Emergency Management describing the use of scenarios and risk assessments to guide planning and preparedness activities in local and state government for tropical cyclone disasters in South East Queensland. Lead author of the report is Queensland Fire and Emergency Services, with contributions from City of Gold Coast, Redland City Council, James Cook University and Geoscience Australia
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Australian Journal of Emergency Management Volume 38, No. 4, October 2023 33-39
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<div>Produced by project members of the Severe Wind Hazard Assessment for South East Queensland, and participants in state and local government exercises for tropical cyclone disaster events in Queensland.</div>
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