Moreton Bay Emergency Alert Issued at 1:08 PM

An EMERGENCY ALERT has been issued at 1.08pm on Wednesday March 5 by Moreton Bay City Council.

City of Moreton Bay. WATCH AND ACT. Residents in low lying coastal areas should PREPARE NOW. Properties are likely to be affected by dangerous Storm Tide caused by Tropical Cyclone Alfred from Thursday. Higher than normal tides from Wednesday.

Warn neighbours, secure belongings and move to higher ground away from the coast, creeks and rivers if safe to do so.

Storm Tide impacts may change quickly, monitor conditions.

Shelter in place if unsafe to move. Listen to local radio or visit disaster.moretonbay.qld.gov.au.

For assistance with a life-threatening situation phone Triple Zero (000) immediately.

For assistance with non-life-threatening situations - such as help with a damaged roof or storm damage - phone SES on 132 500.

Keep up to date with the latest weather advice at Queensland Warnings Summary (bom.gov.au).

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