Stay Safe - Cyclone Alfred
With severe weather approaching, we want to ensure everyone is prepared and staying safe. Please take the necessary precautions and keep updated with the latest emergency information.
Safety Guidelines:
Secure Your Property: Tie down or move outdoor furniture, boats, and equipment indoors to prevent them from becoming hazards in strong winds.
Prepare an Emergency Kit: Include non-perishable food, drinking water, medications, a first aid kit, torches, batteries, and important documents.
Stay Informed: Monitor updates from the Bureau of Meteorology (BoM) and local authorities for the latest weather warnings.
Have an Evacuation Plan: Know your nearest evacuation centre, safe routes, and ensure your family is prepared to leave if necessary.
Evacuation Centres and Resources:
Evacuation centres will be activated if needed. The City of Gold Coast will provide updates here: goldcoast.qld.gov.au
Sandbagging stations (8am - 5pm):
Pimpama: 196 Old Pacific Highway (next to the Coomera Depot)
Bilinga: 42-44 Boyd Street (next to the Tugun Depot)
Burleigh Heads: 61 Hutchinson Street (Reedy Creek Waste and Recycling Centre)
For non-life-threatening flood and storm assistance, call the SES (State Emergency Service) on 132 500.
Additional Resources:
City of Gold Coast Disaster Dashboard: goldcoast.qld.gov.au
Get Ready Queensland: getready.qld.gov.au
Bureau of Meteorology (BoM) Warnings & Radar: bom.gov.au
Queensland Police Service Updates: mypolice.qld.gov.au
Please take care, avoid unnecessary travel, and stay away from floodwaters. If you have any concerns or require assistance, reach out to local authorities or the SES.
Stay safe,
The Gold Coast Sportfishing Club Committee