A message from NBN:
WEDNESDAY 5 MARCH, 2025
Our advice, especially for residents of northern NSW and SEQ, is to prepare their connectivity plans now.
nbn now has equipment and personnel ready to respond on the Sunshine Coast, Brisbane, Gold Coast and Northern NSW.
Our resources include generators, multi-tech trailers, satellite trucks and portable satellite kits.
STAY CONNECTED: CRUCIAL POINTERS FOR EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION DURING EMERGENCIES
- Be Prepared: If it is important for you and your business or community group to always remain connected, consider exploring alternative communication and power solutions and regularly test these to ensure they function effectively during emergencies. Additionally, it’s essential to understand your local council’s emergency management plans and know where to go in times of crisis.
- Stay Mobile: Create an emergency kit with a fully charged mobile phone and a portable battery pack. This will be invaluable during power outages or if your nbn network connection is affected. Remember to conserve battery by turning off mobile data for unnecessary apps.
- Stay Updated: During emergencies, local radio provides crucial information. Include a battery-powered radio in your emergency kit. Additionally, follow emergency services on social and news channels, including State Fire and Rescue, Police, and services like nbn (@NBN_Australia).
- Backup: Ensure you can access critical information and essential documents from anywhere. Consider creating digital backups on a USB drive or in the cloud. These documents may include insurance policies and financial records.