ENERGEX restoring power to South East Queensland

ENERGEX crews are currently working to restore power to around 3, 395 homes and businesses in South East Queensland following a series of storms that passed through the region this morning. 

Council React To Being Slammed Over Lack Of Flooding Informaion

  Moreton Bay Regional Council will use social media to inform residents during emergency events, in the hope of avoiding a repeat of the confusion experienced during this month’s floods.

 Last Tuesday councillors unanimously passed a motion allowing Council to use websites such as Facebook and Twitter to pass on emergency information to locals – one week after floodwaters battered the region. (Click here to read more)

For A Reason NOT To Cross Running Water

Storm and Fire Season

Be 'Storm Safe'

Take some simple steps to protect your family and your home:

• Prepare a family emergency plan

• Identify a safe place to evacuate
• Compile a list of emergency phone numbers
• Decide how to look after your pets
• Prepare an emergency and evacuation kit

• Prepare your home to minimise damage

• Clean gutters and downpipes to drain water quickly
• Secure loose items around the house and garden (eg. Garden Furniture)
• Trim trees and remove overhanging branches
• Shelter vehicles from storms or cover with a heavy blanket and park away from trees, power lines and waterways

• Assemble an emergency kit

• A portable radio and torch with spare batteries
• First Aid Kit
• Candles and waterproof matches
• Waterproof bag and valuables
• Important papers including emergency contact numbers
• Copies of your home emergency plan
• In case of evacuation:

• A good supply of required medications
• Any special requirements for babies, the disabled, infirm or elderly
• Strong shoes
• Food and drinking water

For emergency help in storms and floods call: 132-500