With Tropical Cyclone Alfred bearing down on the east coast, we are taking action to help communities prepare.
The Australian Defence Force is ready to assist with personnel and vehicles and we’ve delivered additional sandbags this morning.
This is an incredibly stressful time for these communities, but they are taking sensible steps to look after themselves and each other.
At the Queensland Disaster Coordination Centre, together with Premier David Crisafulli, I was briefed on preparations and heard directly from emergency service workers about what communities need.
This is a serious weather event, with heavy rain, destructive winds, and major flooding expected.
To everyone in the warning zone, please stay informed, follow advice from emergency services, and take the necessary precautions to keep yourself and your family safe.
For real-time updates and assistance:
🔹 QLD SES: 132 500
🔹 NSW SES: 132 500
🔹 Life-threatening emergencies: 000
Stay safe, check on your neighbours and look out for each other.
We will get through this.
