The Bureau of Meteorology has issued a tropical cyclone warning for the South East Queensland coast.
With Tropical Cyclone Alfred forecast to impact the Queensland coast from Bundaberg through to South East Queensland later this week, we encourage you to stay up to date with weather warnings and review your emergency plan today.
Please be alert, stay up to date with warnings and take the essential steps to Get Ready – know your risk, make a plan and pack a kit.
How can I protect my horse, greyhound and/or ensure property access in the event of extreme weather?
Prepare an emergency evacuation plan now, so you can respond quickly if you need to move your animals to a safe place.
This may be necessary if you receive an evacuation order, or if you believe your stable or kennel access may be restricted or may pose a danger to your animals.
Consider an emergency evacuation plan if your stable or kennel is:
- prone to flooding;
- exposed to high winds;
- at risk of flying debris; or
- unable to be accessed safely during or after an extreme weather event.
Prepare an emergency kit, including:
- wire cutters;
- rope;
- halter/s or lead/s; and
- first aid items.
Before the storm begins, check your property for hazards that need to be cleared, including:
- damaged fences;
- sharp items; and
- potential projectiles.
Power lines and loss of power
Fallen power lines can be fatal. Make sure your animals are not left in areas where there are power lines, in case they come down during the storm.
Make sure both yourself and your animals have access to at least a week's worth of safe food and water and, do not rely on automatic water systems or pumps, as power may be lost.
After an emergency
Carefully survey your property for hazards that could pose a safety risk to humans and animals, such as:
- Sharp objects;
- Dangerous materials;
- Fallen power lines; and
- Contaminated water.
Always assume fallen power lines are live and dangerous.
Don't touch fallen power lines but rather report any fallen power lines through the Get Ready Queensland website.
Know who to call for urgent assistance
- Emergency calls: 000
- TTY (type and listen) emergency calls: 106
- State emergency service (SES): 132 500
- Find a detailed list of Queensland Emergency Contacts
Animal welfare concerns
If you have any concerns about the welfare of racing animals due to extreme weather, please contact stewards@qric.qld.gov.au