Queensland | Wet weather update for 28 Jan 2012

SE QLD | 28 Jan 2012

The State Emergency Service (SES) continue to respond to requests for assistance across south east Queensland.

From midnight to 6am the SES has received 565 jobs with most of these recorded for the Brisbane (152), South East (236) and North Coast (155) regions.

The majority of these jobs were for minor water inundation and roof damage as a result of the prolonged rainfall.

Severe weather warnings remain current across the State and residents are urged to monitor the Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) website www.bom.gov.au closely to ensure they are prepared.

SES volunteers are ready to respond where required and if residents require storm or flood assistance they should call the SES hotline on 132 500. In a life threatening emergency always dial triple zero (000)

The Queensland Fire and Rescue Service (QFRS) is appealing for all Queenslanders to not enter flooded creeks or causeways by road or on foot.

Overnight, fire personnel responded to cases in Bargara, Moore Park, Banana and Julia Creek after people had attempted to cross floodwaters in their vehicle. These incidents did not result in swift water rescue as they escaped prior to crews arriving.

People are reminded “If it’s flooded, forget it.”

For information on what you can do to prepare your home this storm season, visit http://www.disaster.qld.gov.au/getready/.