05/03/2025
🌪 Cyclone Alfred Update – How to Prepare 🌪
With Cyclone Alfred approaching, it’s important to take steps now to keep your home, pets, and loved ones safe. Here’s what you need to know:
🪑 Kerbside Collection
⚠️ Kerbside collection has been suspended due to the significant risk posed by the cyclone. If you have items out, please bring them in and secure them as soon as possible to prevent debris hazards in high winds.
✅ Council is working to fast-track the collection of items already on the kerb in Hemmant, Wynnum, Lytton & Lota, but collection cannot be guaranteed before conditions worsen.
✅ Collections scheduled from 10th March in Wynnum West and Manly will be postponed—please do not place items out.
✅ Once the cyclone has passed, Council will revise collection schedules and provide an update.
🌿 Free Green Waste Tipping
🌱 Green waste tipping is FREE for residents (not commercial) at all Resource Recovery Centres.
🕖 Extended hours: Open 6:30am – 8:45pm to help you prepare.
👝 Free Sandbags
📍 Lota Depot – 58 Herbert St
💡 If you require sandbags and are unable to collect them, please contact my office, and I will personally deliver some on Wednesday to those in need.
🔄 If Lota is running low, rest assured that more are on the way, and crews will continue filling bags over the coming days.
💨 Secure Loose Items
With strong winds forecast, ensure you:
✅ Secure outdoor furniture, toys, and garden tools.
✅ Trim overhanging branches.
✅ Clear gutters to help manage heavy rainfall.
⚠️ Stay Informed
📢 Sign up for Council’s free Severe Weather Alerts ➡️ brisbane.qld.gov.au/earlywarning
📢 Check Council’s Emergency Dashboard for real-time updates ➡️ https://www.brisbane.qld.gov.au/community-and-safety/community-safety/disasters-and-emergencies/emergency-dashboard
📢 Flood awareness maps ➡️ brisbane.qld.gov.au/flood-awareness-map
📞 Key Contacts
☎️ 24/7 Council Assistance: 3403 8888
🛟 SES (Storm & Flood Assistance): 132 500
🚨 Emergency Services: 000
🔗 Follow these pages for updates:
💡 Energex | 💦 Urban Utilities | 👩🏼⚕️ Queensland Health | 👨 Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner | 🌳 Brisbane City Council | 👨🏻🦱 David Crisafulli MP | 🚌 TransLink | 👮♀️ Queensland Police Service
Please stay safe, avoid driving through floodwaters, and reach out if I can assist you. ❤️