Burdekin LDMG moved to lean forward
The Local Disaster Management Group (LDMG) moved to lean forward as a tropical low continues to develop.
Burdekin Shire Council Mayor Lyn McLaughlin, chair of the LDMG, said the LDMG is monitoring the situation and encourages all organisations and residents to be prepared for the potential impact of the severe weather event which could bring strong winds, heavy rain and flooding to the region.
"I want to assure residents that the LDMG have been monitoring the weather system and this afternoon moved to lean forward with the tropical low expected to hit the coast on Thursday," Cr McLaughlin said.
"We have learned from previous weather events that preparation is key to minimising the damage and disruption caused by these events.
“The Home Hill SES, Ayr SES and Giru SES have free sandbags available now and a copy of the Burdekin Emergency Guide is available to download on Council’s website or pick up a copy at Council offices to help you prepare.
“It is also a timely reminder to review your emergency kit and emergency plan if you haven’t done so recently.
“To keep informed about the low system's progress and potential impacts, I encourage residents to check the Burdekin Disaster Dashboard regularly and sign up for notifications at disaster.burdekin.qld.gov.au. You can phone Council on 4783 9800 or listen to ABC Townsville or Sweet FM 97.1 for further information.”
The Burdekin LDMG has moved to lean forward and is monitoring the current weather event. All updates will be posted to the Disaster Dashboard as well as the Burdekin Disaster Dashboard Facebook page.