Abstract
Natural disasters pose significant challenges to communities worldwide, requiring effective information dissemination and access to support preparedness, response, and recovery efforts. In the City of Moreton Bay, Queensland, Australia, the impact of disasters such as severe storms and flooding is profound, with approximately 20% of the city's land area at risk of flooding and an estimated 470,000 residents potentially affected during extreme weather events.
As a rapidly growing area with diverse urban and rural communities, the city's vulnerability highlights the critical need for robust information-seeking strategies during disasters. This report presents a systematic literature review examining how and why individuals and communities seek information in the context of natural disasters that could enhance disaster communication strategies for the City of Moreton Bay. By synthesising global and local insights, this review aims to inform evidence-based policies and tools to improve resilience and safety for the city's residents as well as support disaster managers before, during, and after emergencies.