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Essential disaster-readiness tips for business

The Queensland Small Business Commissioner has collated insights from small business owners who’ve been through a disaster, sharing their quick tips to help you get back to business fast.

• Organise key documents: Store critical records like tax invoices, bank statements, insurance policies, rates notice and property leases in waterproof cases or digital backups.
• Capture your inventory: Photograph your stock, equipment, and premises now—these are invaluable for insurance claims.
• Log your actions: Keep a journal of all decisions and events or use this event log. Include ‘before and after’ photos of damage to document your journey.
• Know your CCTV: Learn now how to download or save CCTV footage and protect essential equipment, like CCTV and modems, from water.
• Protect your connectivity: Have a power bank or portable charger for your phone.

Disaster legal help is available by calling Legal Aid Queensland on 1300 527 700 or visiting their website.