Abstract
This research draws on qualitative insights from three focus groups comprising 19 residents of City of Moreton Bay. One group consisted of participants recruited from the Moreton Says in Focus candidate pool, while the remaining two were sourced through a market research agency to ensure broader demographic representation. Notably, the Moreton Says focus group was conducted in the week preceding Tropical Cyclone Alfred, whereas the agency-recruited sessions occurred in the aftermath of the event. While this variation in timing introduces complexity in making direct comparisons across groups, it also enhances the richness of the data. In particular, the post-cyclone participants were able to reflect on a recent lived experience, likely reducing recall bias and allowing for more accurate accounts of their information-seeking behaviours, perceptions, and responses during the emergency.