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Council evacuation centres are ready to go if needed
As updated Bureau of Meteorology severe weather warnings forecast
ongoing heavy rainfall continuing across the coast leading to the
increased potential of localised flooding, council has placed
three evacuation centres on standby in readiness for action if
needed.
Deputy Local Disaster Coordinator Andrew Ryan said these are the
Lake Kawana Community Centre, the Queens Street Community Centre
at Caloundra and the Nambour Civic Centre.
“As we learn of the needs of our community, we will determine if
we need to open any of these as a rapid response evacuation
centre,” Mr Ryan said.
“If members of the community feel they need assistance to
evacuate, they should contact the SES on 132 500,” he said.
“At this stage, the Local Disaster Coordination Centre has
received reports of some properties being flooded; however, these
occupants have made their own arrangements to stay with family
and friends,” he said.
“Obviously, we will alert the community via the media – mainly
local radio – council’s web pages and other social media if and
when these evacuation centres are opened.
“Listen to local radio for regular updates about conditions and
log on to the Bureau of Meteorology website for
weather warnings.
Council’s Facebook site at www.facebook.com/SunshineCoastCouncil
is being updated regularly with information about road closures.
You can also follow us on Twitter at @CouncilSCC for
updates.
In life threatening situations call Triple Zero (000) and for
emergency assistance from SES call 132500.
Sunshine Coast Regional Council
25 January 2012
Council evacuation centres are ready to go if needed
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Publish Date: 25 Jan 12
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