**UPDATE** This Advice has been cancelled.
This will be the last warning issued for Ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred in Redland City including Bay Island communities.
Redland City Council advises the THREAT IS REDUCED. You should take care when returning to the area as damage can be widespread.
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What we are expecting:
- Widespread power outages are being experienced.
- Power will be restored when it is safe.
- There is debris on the ground and in the water.
- There could be more wildlife including snakes, spiders, and rats inside.
What you need to do:
- Return to your home or business to check the damage.
- Drive slowly, plan your route carefully to avoid any flooded roads and allow extra travel time.
- Be aware of road hazards including fallen trees and power lines and other debris.
- Check in on your neighbours, animals if safe to do so.
- Stay away from the area unless you live or work there, or you are helping.
If your home or business has been flooded:
- Make sure your property is safe before entering. Check for damage to windows, walls and the roof and be careful of potential dangers including asbestos.
- Make sure the electricity and gas are turned off before going inside.
- If power points, electrical equipment, appliances or electrical hot water systems have been exposed to floodwater or are water damaged in any way, they must be inspected by a qualified electrician before use.
- Gas appliances and gas bottles that have been exposed to floodwater should be inspected for safety before use.
- Sandbags that have been in contact with floodwater need to be thrown away. Sturdy gloves should be worn when handling wet sandbags as they can contain chemicals, waste, and diseases from floodwater.
- Protect your health and safety; wear boots, gloves and protective clothing when cleaning up, wash your hands and clothes often, throw away food that should be kept cold or frozen if you lost power.
- If safe, clean, and dry out the building as soon as you can.
Support and recovery help:
- Information about Clean-up and Recovery services will be made available via the Redlands Disaster Dashboard when available.
- For general relief and recovery information go to the Get Ready Queensland website (After a Disaster).
- Natural disasters can affect your mental health. If you need help, call any of these groups:
- Lifeline: Go to lifeline.org.au or phone 13 11 14.
- Beyond Blue: Go to beyondblue.org.au or phone 1300 224 636.
- Kids Helpline: Go to kidshelpline.com.au or phone 1800 551 800.
For more information:
- Follow our local council disaster dashboard here Redlands Disaster Dashboard
- Listen to your local radio 612 ABC AM
- For power outage information go to energex.com.au
- Check the latest weather, warnings, rainfall, and river heights at the Bureau of Meteorology Queensland website.
- Check road closures at the QLD Traffic website or for phone service call 13 19 40.
- Check disruptions to public transport at the Translink website.
