ARE YOU STORM READY?
Moreton Bay Regional Council is encouraging local residents to be storm ready:
For emergencies call Energex on 13 19 62
For power outages call Energex on 13 62 62
For more information about getting storm ready visit www.moretonbay.qld.gov.au/disaster
Before a storm
• Alert family, friends and neighbours of storm warnings
• Monitor the warnings and weather radar at www.bom.gov.au/qld
• Sign up for MoretonAlert and receive free local weather warnings on your mobile phone www.moretonbay.qld.gov.au/moretonalert
• Stay tuned for weather updates via your battery-operated radio
• Keep an eye on local media for latest news
• Have a torch handy with spare batteries
• Secure loose outdoor items – garden furniture, tables and chairs, outside toys
• Shelter pets from the storm
• Place your vehicle undercover and away from trees
• Secure all doors, windows and skylights
• Disconnect unneeded electrical appliances
• Keep your emergency kit close by
• Be aware of neighbours who may need assistance
After a storm
• Listen to the radio for further updates
• For flood or storm assistance contact the SES on 132 500
• Check the safety and wellbeing of neighbours
• Power updates are available from Energex www.energex.com.au
