Cyclone Alfred watch - get ready Redlands
Natural disasters impact thousands of Queenslanders every year, and with the latest advice from the Bureau of Meteorology predicting Tropical Cyclone Alfred is likely to turn westward today, moving towards South East Queensland, now is the time to act.
The best way to protect your family, is to do and have the things you need to act quickly, stay safe and prepare for disruptions to power, water and services.
Southern Moreton Bay Islands - Ferry services suspending:
For residents in the Southern Moreton Bay Islands, ferry and barge services will most likely be paused from this evening. Residents need to be prepared to leave today, or stay and prepare their homes to bunker down.
📢 WHERE TO STAY INFORMED
Redlands Coast Disaster Dashboard for:
The latest local emergency news
Weather warnings
Sandbagging station updates
Bureau of Meteorology website and app for:
The latest warnings and cyclone tracking information http://www.bom.gov.au/qld/warning
Flood warnings
Weather updates
School closures: https://closures.qld.edu.au/
Ferry services: https://www.sealink.com.au/bay-islands/ferry-status/
Public transport: Service updates will be communicated through the Translink journey planner www.translink.c
🏠 HOW SHOULD YOU PREPARE NOW?
Redlanders who get ready before a disaster will know what to do and how to act. The potential cyclone impact could stop you from accessing shops for food, medicine, petrol and other essentials, electricity and clean water. Be prepared to live at home with what you have for a few days before things return to normal.
Visit Get Ready Queensland to find what you need to get ready.
WHAT ELSE CAN YOU DO TO GET READY?
1. Visit the Redlands Coast Disaster dashboard and sign up for alerts.
2. Ensure your gutters and drainage points are clear. (80% of SES call outs in our last major rain event were caused by clogged gutters)
3. Secure loose items like outdoor furniture, toys and trampolines, or move them inside.
4. Prepare an emergency plan and kit with essentials such as water, medications, legal papers, first aid, a battery-operated radio, batteries, pet food, money and a torch. Ensure your phone is fully charged.
5. Coochiemudlo residents should anticipate that ferry and barge services will cease LATER TODAY. North Stradbroke Island and SMBI islanders should anticipate that ferry services will cease on Wednesday afternoon. Services may not resume immediately due to debris on the bay. Precautions should be taken to ensure that you have adequate non-perishable food and water to see you through 3-5 days.
6. Check on your neighbours and ensure you are aware of each other’s plans.
SANDBAGGING STATIONS
Residents who wish to prepare their properties for wet weather are reminded that Council has two permanent sandbagging stations, available at Capalaba and Redland Bay.
Capalaba Regional Park car park: 13-19 Pittwin Road North, Capalaba.
OPEN: 6am to 10pm daily.
Bayview Conservation Park Staging Area: 487-503 German Church Road, Redland Bay. OPEN: 6.30am to 6pm daily.
Sandbag stations are also open at the following island locations:
Council Depot, Dunwich – 11-37 Mitchell Crescent, Dunwich, North Stradbroke Island). Sand and bags supplied. Please take your own shovel.
Council Depot, Russell Island – 6 Cambridge Road, Russell Island. Sand and bags supplied. Please take your own shovel.
Council Depot, Macleay Island – 22-24 Scarborough Road, Macleay Island. Sand and bags supplied. Please take your own shovel.
Council Shed, Lamb Island (next to Rural Fire Station) – 12 Lucas Drive, Lamb Island. Prefilled sandbags available.
Coochiemudlo Island Fire Station – 45 Elizabeth Street, Coochiemudlo Island. Sand and bags supplied. Please take your own shovel.
Enclosed shoes must be worn at all Council sandbag stations. Maximum of 10 bags per vehicle.
For more information here: Sandbags and sandbag stations | Redlands Disaster Plan.
EMERGENCY CONTACT NUMBERS (PLEASE PRINT OR SCREENSHOT!)
Police, Fire and Ambulance – Triple Zero 000
State Emergency Services (SES) for flood and storm emergency assistance – 132 500
Energex – 13 19 70
Ergon Energy – 13 16 70
Policelink (general enquiries) – 13 14 44
Road traffic and travel information – 13 19 40
13HEALTH – 13 43 25 84
Lifeline – 13 11 14
Poisons helpline – 13 11 26
Translating and Interpreting Service 24/7 – 13 14 50
National Relay Service – 13 36 77
RSPCA 24/7 Animal Emergencies – 1300 264 625
Biosecurity Qld (for stranded livestock) – 13 25 23
In the event of an emergency, please refer to the above emergency contact numbers.
Severe weather will force the temporary closure of my electorate office, however, we will reopen and assist with all enquiries as soon as it is safe to do so.
I have put together some emergency preparedness booklets with all the essential information and emergency contacts in the event we lose power. I have dropped some off to our local retirement communities, Skippy's at Victoria Point and have some available at my Electorate Office.
Please drop in to my office if you would like a copy or you can download and print a copy here: Get Ready Queensland.pdf
I'll be out and about this afternoon handing out some more copies, as well as assisting our sandbagging stations.
Please stay safe everyone.
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