Cyclone Preparedness Update
Cyclone watch: South East Queensland
10/03/2025: If you would like to submit photos to our quick assessment tool or find out more information about what we have done to keep our sites and people safe, read on.
Getting ready for the recovery effort
Post photos of local damage
If there is local damage, you can be part of helping us quickly assess damage across the region by submitting your photos using this smart online tool. We used this tool to assess damage after the 2022 floods and it was vital in helping government stand up disaster assistance and recovery arrangements for our region.
Post-event assessment
When it is safe to do so, our project staff will survey damage to our sites (in compliance with 1011.331-WSOP-Post Localised Disaster Site Re-Entry).
Being vigilant: safety first
Depending on the level of flooding and destruction infrastructure may be damaged. Our staff returning to sites need to be vigilant of electrical hazards (overhead and underground power), dangerous animals and washed-up sewage.
Staying out of flood waters (yes we are repeating this as it is so important)
There are so many reasons to stay out of the water after a heavy downpour. Don't forget if it is flooded forget it. Apart from fast moving waters and dangerous objects moving fast where you can't see them, a lesser known thing is that sewage and other pollutants contaminate water sources and the microbial pollutants can make you sick. Avoid recreating in or near waterways after any heavy rainfall event.
Storms can leave wildlife vulnerable
After heavy rain or strong winds, you may come across sick or injured animals. Flooding, fallen trees, and habitat destruction can displace our furry and feathered friends 🐨🐾🐦
As soon as it’s safe to do so, keep an eye out for any wildlife that might need a helping hand. If you come across an injured or orphaned animal in need of help, call 1300ANIMAL (1300 264 625).
Staying informed
BOM track map ceased as becomes ex-cyclone
The track map run by the Bureau of Meteorology's tropical cyclone warning centre has ceased with the system becoming downgraded to a tropical low (old link: Track map)
Where to find disaster information
Here's a link to the Queensland Government page for Cyclone Alfred.
Stay informed
The media is giving regular updates. Here's a link to the latest coverage by the ABC.
Staying out of flood waters
There are so many reasons to stay out of the water after a heavy downpour. Don't forget if it is flooded forget it. Apart from fast moving waters and dangerous objects moving fast where you can't see them, a lesser known thing is that sewage and other pollutants contaminate water sources and the microbial pollutants can make you sick. Avoid recreating in or near waterways after any heavy rainfall event.
Getting cyclone ready
Postponing events
All planned events and workshops between now and Monday (or when it is safe) have been cancelled (in compliance with WHS procedure 1011.36-WSOP-Working in Severe and Extreme Weather).
Securing our sites
We were out in the field on Monday and Tuesday securing work sites and removing loose objects.
Shutting our sites
All project sites have been shut and secured from COB Tuesday and will remain shut until safe to return (in compliance with WHS procedure 1011.36-WSOP-Working in Severe and Extreme Weather).
Minimising travel: working from home
To make sure our team is not in transit during disaster-scale weather, we are minimising travel and working from home. Luckily South East Queenslanders are all in practice due to COVID.
BOM track map ceased as becomes ex-cyclone
The track map run by the Bureau of Meteorology's tropical cyclone warning centre has ceased with the system becoming downgraded to a tropical low (old link: Track map)
Where to find disaster information
Here's a link to the Queensland Government page for Cyclone Alfred.
Stay informed
The media is giving regular updates. Here's a link to the latest coverage by the ABC.
Shutting & securing our sites
All project sites to be shut and secured from COB Tuesday until Monday 10/03/2025 in compliance with WHS procedure 1011.36-WSOP-Working in Severe and Extreme Weather.
