Redland City Council has established self serve sandbagging stations in preparation for forecasted heavy rain, damaging winds and abnormally high tides from late tonight, Sunday and Monday.
Self-service sandbagging stations are located at:
Cleveland – Open until 6:30pm Saturday; 7am – 6:30pm Sunday 13 December and until 7pm Monday 14 December
Redland City Council South Street Depot – Click here for directions
Council staff and SES will be onsite to assist. Sand, bags and shovels will be supplied.
North Stradbroke Island – Open 24 Hours
Outside the Redland City Council Depot, 11-37 Mitchell Crescent, Dunwich – Click here for directions
Sand and bags supplied. Please take your own shovel.
Russell Island – Open 24 Hours
Outside the Council Depot on Cambridge Road.
Sand and bags supplied. Please take your own shovel.
Macleay Island – Open 24 Hours
Outside the Council Depot on Scarborough Terrace.
Sand and bags supplied. Please take your own shovel.
Please note: enclosed shoes must be worn.
Council reminds residents to check gutters are clear and to secure loose items around the home.
Need assistance?
☎️ Call the SES on 132 500 to log a job, which will be prioritised and tasked. This will help ensure our most vulnerable in the community are addressed as a priority.
???? Call Triple Zero (000) immediately if the situation is life- threatening.
⚡️ Call Energex on 13 19 62 to report fallen powerlines. Remember to stay clear and warn others.
???? Call Council on 3829 8999 to report fallen branches on public spaces across the city.
For the latest advice and emergency warnings:
- Tune in to 612ABC
- Bay FM 100.3
- Monitor Council’s Disaster Dashboard
- Follow Redland City Council on Facebook and Twitter