CYCLONE ALFRED

BE PREPARED FOR NASTY WINDS AND FLOODING, POWER OUTAGES AND ROAD CLOSURES

TC Alfred looks like it will cross onto the mainland as a Cat 1 or 2 or a huge rain only event. Maybe hit the Sunshine Coast, Brisbane or the Gold Coast. Even though we are on the other side of the Range we maybe impacted. 

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*Make sure you have at least a week`s supply of medicine, drinking water and food. Food that is easily cooked on a gas burner or doesn`t need to be cooked. Cook a few things and put in fridge before the cyclone hits. Check if enough food for any pets. 

* Put everything lying around the garden away  (bicycles, outside chairs & tables. garden tools, pot plants, lawn mower, wheel barrow etc.) or if this is not possible lie them down close to a wall. Tables upside down.

Tie down trampolines as they are easily picked up by the wind.

* Fill up car with petrol,  and make petrol running generator has fuel and that you have extra fuel for topping up. Fill up drinking water bottles

* Charge all batteries and phones, internet devices.

* Check torches, solar lights - charge up whilst the sun is shining.

* Put your valuables and licence/passport, insurance papers etc in a waterproof bag/backpack. Make sure you have an emergency phone number and the name of the person and if they are family. Keep with you if cyclone hits. Change of clothes and medicine in bag in case you need to stay somewhere else. 

* Check with neighbours to see if they are prepared and /or need any help. If in a low lying area prone to flooding make sure you ask where they will be staying etc. If in a flood prone area, or a very old home, find a neighbour who is willing to let you stay with them.

* Communicate to your family your own plans.

Keep informed with Sunshine Coast Disaster Hub and Cyclone Watch news via TV, Radio, SES Facebook and other local social media outlets.

It is now looking like Alfred will cross onto land south of us. Maybe Caboolture, Brisbane or the Gold Coast? If this happens the deluge will happen South of Alfred - in Brisbane, Gold Coast or NSW. By tomorrow the forecasters will have a clearer picture of the Cyclone`s path.

If it still is a possibility of affecting us,  there will be another post, tomorrow afternoon, sharing what we need to do to keep safe.

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