The Bureau of Meteorology has advised of potential severe weather this week due to Cyclone Alfred. To ensure your safety and minimise potential property damage, please take note of the following precautions:
Your Safety Comes First:
– Follow all advice from Emergency Services.
– Stay informed through ABC Emergency or local alerts.
– Avoid flooded roads and steer clear of creeks and riverbanks – remember “if’s it’s flooded…forget it”
Important Emergency Numbers:
– SES: 13 25 00
– Energex (Power Outages & Safety): 13 62 62
– Local Council: Check your local council website for sandbag locations and storm updates.
In the event of a weather emergency, please stay safe and take all updates seriously, below is a great video to understand cyclones:
Keep up to date with the latest cyclone forecasts and weather warnings by monitoring the Bureau of Meteorology (BOM).
Their Cyclone Forecast Map provides real-time tracking of Cyclone Alfred, while their Current Warnings section gives critical updates on severe weather conditions, including heavy rainfall, strong winds, and potential flooding.
To keep up to date follow the below page:
www.bom.gov.au/products/IDQ65002.shtml
How to Prepare Your Home
To reduce the risk of damage, take the following steps:
✅ Secure loose items – Bring in outdoor furniture, umbrellas, and loose objects.
✅ Trim overhanging branches – Reduce the risk of falling branches.
✅ Check your roof and gutters – Make sure they are in good condition and clear of debris.
✅ Identify a safe space – Choose an area in your home away from windows where you can shelter.
✅ Stay informed – Monitor emergency alerts and weather updates.
There are more great steps on the below webpage:
www.getready.qld.gov.au/getting-ready/protect-your-home
| Sandbag Locations: To help prevent water damage, sandbags are available at multiple locations across Brisbane and surrounding areas: Brisbane City Council: 📍 Darra – 38 Shamrock Rd 📍 Lota – 58 Herbert St 📍 Morningside – 9 Redfern St 📍 Newmarket – 66 Wilston Rd 📍 Zillmere – 33 Jennings St Moreton Bay Regional Council: 📍 Arana Hills – 2 Pine Hills Dr 📍 Beachmere – 57 Rogers St 📍 Bongaree – 208 First Ave 📍 Caboolture – 98 Beerburrum Rd 📍 Deception Bay – 24-52 Old Bay Rd 📍 Margate – Jull St 📍 Narangba – 910 Oakey Flat Rd 📍 Toorbul – 1798 Pumicestone Rd Redland City Council: 📍 Capalaba – 13-19 Pittwin Rd N 📍 Redland Bay – 487-503 German Church Rd 📍 Cleveland – 199-205 South St 📍 North Stradbroke Island – 11-37 Mitchell Cres 📍 Russell Island – 6 Cambridge Rd 📍 Macleay Island – 22-24 Scarborough Rd For additional locations and updates, check your local council’s website. |
