As Tropical Cyclone Alfred approaches the South East Queensland coastline, the Queensland Police Service (QPS) has commenced deployments to assist with preparations and support local communities ahead of the weather system's arrival.
Today, 176 police officers and recruits are deploying to the Gold Coast, with the State Police Operations Centre (SPOC) working closely with the district to monitor the evolving situation and determine whether additional personnel will be required in coming days.
QPS officers and staff from across the South East region, including recruits, general duties officers, specialist police, and police staff, are working alongside State Emergency Service (SES) volunteers, Marine Rescue Queensland (MRQ), and other partner agencies to assist communities and enhance response capability ahead of the cyclone's impact.
In addition to these local deployments, officers from Far North Queensland - a region with significant experience responding to severe weather events - are also providing assistance, demonstrating the collaborative spirit and operational readiness of QPS during large-scale events.
Acting Police Commissioner, Shane Chelepy APM, acknowledged the significant effort already underway and praised the cooperation between officers, staff, volunteers, and emergency services partners.
"With Tropical Cyclone Alfred still approaching, QPS has already mobilised 176 officers and recruits to assist on the Gold Coast, and we stand ready to deploy further resources as required," Acting Commissioner Chelepy said.
"This response reflects the strength of our partnerships across the service and the community, with police, staff, SES, Marine Rescue Queensland and others all working together to ensure our communities are as prepared and supported as possible.
"I want to particularly thank our colleagues from Far North Queensland, who are no strangers to these types of events. Their willingness to step up and assist is a reminder of the incredible teamwork and resilience our service demonstrates time and again.
"Our message to the community is clear please stay informed, follow official advice, and take all necessary precautions to protect yourselves and your families."
The QPS will continue to monitor conditions and provide further updates as required.
For the latest information and advice, visit the QPS website and follow QPS on social media.
Important things to remember during a natural disaster
- Follow the instructions of local authorities and emergency services.
- Tune into warnings, remembering that phone and internet services may go down so know your local radio station.
- Locate your severe weather plan and emergency kit and evacuation kit if evacuation is a possibility.
- If you can, put fuel in your vehicle and park it in a sheltered and/or elevated location in case you need to evacuate.
- Check in with family, friends and neighbours.
Alerts and warnings resources
- Bureau of Meteorology website for weather updates, weather warning and tsunami warning information.
- Queensland Disaster Management Services website for information on preparing, Emergency Alerts issued and current information on disaster events.
- Your local council website for local emergency management plans and evacuation information, routes and your local council emergency dashboard:
- Brisbane City Council: Disasters and emergencies | Brisbane City Council
- Bundaberg Regional Council Dashboard
- Fraser Coast Regional Council Dashboard
- Gladstone Regional Council Dashboard
- Gold Coast City Council Dashboard
- Gympie Regional Council Dashboard
- Ipswich City Council Dashboard
- Lockyer Valley Regional Council Dashboard
- Logan City Council Dashboard
- Moreton Bay City Council Dashboard
- Noosa Shire Council Dashboard
- North Burnett Regional Council Dashboard
- Redland City Council Dashboard
- Rockhampton Regional Council Dashboard
- Scenic Rim Regional Council Dashboard
- Somerset Regional Council Dashboard
- South Burnett Regional Council Dashboard
- Southern Downs Regional Council Dashboard
- Sunshine Coast Regional Council Disaster Hub
- Toowoomba Regional Council Dashboard
- Get Ready Queensland also provides information and advice for Tropical Cyclone Alfred.
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).
