Be Prepared but Not Alarmed – TC Alfred

Mayor Kathy Duff said that Council and the LDMG are keeping a close watch on Cyclone Alfred and its possible tracking inland from the coast. “We will know more obviously as the forecasts are updated in the coming days and we would encourage residents to think about their plan if the region was to be impacted, particularly from further rainfall across the catchment”, said Mayor Duff.

Please find a list of information and help available for those potentially in the path of Cyclone Alfred. This will help Queenslanders to understand their risk and encourage general preparedness activities in the lead up to the cyclone. 

What you need to know about Tropical Cyclone Alfred, March 2025

Please be alert, stay up-to-date with warnings and take the essential steps to Get Ready – know your risk, make a plan, pack a kit. 

Useful links to helpful information, are found below, if you are potentially in the path of Cyclone Alfred.

Know your risk and latest updates

Your first step to Getting Ready is to find out when, and where Cyclone Alfred may cross land, how severe it could potentially be, and if you will be affected. Please, stick to trusted sources for the most up to date information. 

• Stay up to date via our Disaster Dashboard
• Follow the Bureau of Meteorology Tracking Map
• Understand what the warnings mean 

Residents concerned about the impact of current weather conditions are encouraged to access the South Burnett Regional Council’s Disaster Dashboard on the Council website.

All the information you need about weather warnings, road closures, flooding and power outages are available on Council’s disaster dashboard.

If you are informed and prepared, then you will make better and safer decisions about travel, home, work, and care of family and business.  

Council will continue to monitor the situation with the State Government and Emergency Alerts will be issued as and if required.

Make a plan

• Find out more about cyclones and how to prepare
• Protect your home from cyclone and storm surge
• Keeping your pets safe

Pack a kit

• Pack your CYCLONE emergency kit 

Prepare psychologically

• Prepare your mind for a cyclone

For urgent assistance

• Emergency calls: 000
• State emergency service (SES): 132 500
• Find a detailed list of Queensland Emergency Contacts