Disaster Ready Saturday 2026

Are you disaster ready?

Cyclones, bushfires and floods...natural disasters can happen anytime and anywhere.

Tell us how prepared you are in the case of a disaster

Fill out a quick survey and go in the draw to win a Honda generator* valued at over $2300, thanks to Mackay Outdoor Power Centre!

Survey open from 9am on Saturday, October 3 to 11.59pm on Saturday, October 17, 2026.

Pick up a free information kit at one of our Disaster Ready Saturday pop-ups.

Residents will also be able to speak to a diverse range of emergency experts including council's Emergency Management Team, State Emergency Services, Queensland Fire Department (Fire and Rescue), Queensland Police Service, Queensland Ambulance Service and more.

Sarina

Date: Saturday, October 3, 2026
Time: 9am to 1pm
Location: Sarina Beach Road Shopping Centre near the IGA

Mackay

Date: Saturday, October 17, 2025
Time: 9am to 1pm
Location: Caneland Central Shopping Centre (near Peter Alexander)

*Terms and conditions apply - click here to read. The winner of the Honda Generator will be announced on Friday, October 23.