Emergency Alert - Cardwell Area

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Published
2nd February 2025
UPDATED - 02/02/2025 2:15pm - NO LONGER CURRENT Alert

 

Emergency Alert

Flood Watch Issued for Cassowary Coast

Warning area: Cardwell Township

An EMERGENCY ALERT has been issued at 7.25am Sunday 2 February 2025 by the Cassowary Coast Regional Council.

Cardwell residents are advised low-lying flooding is occurring in low lying areas and may spread. Residents in low lying areas should collect their evacuation kit and move to a safe place on higher ground now.  This situation may pose a threat to life and property.

What you should do 

  • Do not expect emergency services to come to your door.
  • If your life is in danger or you are already trapped by floodwater, call Triple Zero (000) now. 
  • Go to a safe and high place away from creeks and rivers. Stay with family or friends if you can.
  • Move animals to a safe place. This could be high ground or inside.
  • Take your mobile phone, medicine, ID, cash and keys with you.
  • Warn family, friends and neighbours in the area.
  • If you have children make sure they are with you an adult you trust.
  • Move cars to high ground if you can do it safely.
  • Stay away from creeks, rivers and floodwater.
  • For flood and storm emergency help, call the SES on 132 500 or download the SES Assistance QLD app.
  • Listen to your local radio station for warnings and updates.

If you are inside and can’t leave safely 

  • Stay inside and be aware of rising floodwater. 
  • If floodwater comes inside, move to a higher point like the kitchen bench or second storey and call Triple Zero (000). 

If you are outside  

  • Stay away from trees, drains, low areas, creeks, canals and floodwater. 
  • Move indoors away from floodwater now. 

If you need to drive to get to a safe place 

  • Slow right down. 
  • Do not drive through floodwater. If the road is flooded, go a different way. 
  • Watch for mud, debris, damaged roads, fallen trees and landslides. 
  • If driving is dangerous, find a high safe place to pull over – away from trees and drains. 

Stay Informed.

Stay safe and take precautions. If it’s flooded, forget it.

 

The next update will be sent when the situation changes.