Preparing for Tropical Cyclone Alfred

Current Queensland Government advice states that residents living in Southeast Queensland should expect Tropical Cyclone Alfred to make landfall on Thursday 6 March 2025 anywhere between Bundaberg (north of Brisbane) and northern New South Wales.

The cyclone has the potential to cause damaging winds, heavy rain resulting in flooding and other dangerous conditions. It’s important that you prepare now for the impacts of Tropical Cyclone Alfred and know what to do in case of an emergency.

Stay informed

Information and advice relating to Tropical Cyclone Alfred can change quickly. It is important to know where to seek authoritative updates from and check these sources regularly. These sources include:

Prepare

It is vital that you prepare even if you are not ordered to evacuate. Proper preparation will help ensure that all members of your household are safe and will help prevent damage to your home and possessions.

Create or re-stock your emergency kit

An emergency kit should contain all the items your household might need if you are ordered to shelter in place (meaning you cannot leave your home for several days, potentially without power) or evacuate. Make sure you fully charge all electrical devices (e.g. mobile phones and battery packs). Your kit should be waterproof, easy to transport (e.g. in a backpack) and include:

Prepare your property

Move loose outdoor items inside or to another safe place if they could cause damage if blown around in high winds (e.g. outdoor furniture, plants, toys, bins and other rubbish). Ensure doors, windows, awnings and blinds are properly shuttered and locked. Try not to store indoor items near doors and windows.

If your property is damaged as a result of winds, flooding, etc., please report it to your Housing Officer as soon as possible once you are safe by contacting our office:

• Brisbane – 07 3327 1674
• Bribie Island – 07 3410 3751
• Gold Coast – 07 5539 7655
• Ipswich – 07 3436 8900
• Sunshine Coast – 07 5492 8439

Plan your evacuation route

Check your local disaster dashboard and write down the locations of your local evacuation centres, including knowing how to get there. Advise your family and friends of where you will go if you are required to evacuate.

Other ways to prepare

For other things you can do to prepare, visit https://www.getready.qld.gov.au/plan.

If you are in an emergency situation or need to evacuate

If you are told to shelter in place, stay away from doors and windows by retreating to a central room (e.g. a bathroom) and avoid using wall-powered electrical appliances. Stay informed by listening to official channels using your mobile phone or radio. If you are told to evacuate, leave for your closest evacuation centre immediately, making sure to avoid flood waters and closed roads – bring only the essential items in your emergency kit.

Even if you are physically safe, you might still experience feelings of anxiety. In this situation, you can contact Lifeline (call 13 11 14, SMS 0477 131 114) or Beyond Blue (call 1300 22 4636).

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