Power lines and trees have fallen and some roads are impacted.

Residents are urged to take caution while the clean-up is underway.

Key information includes:

• Fallen power lines can be reported to Energex on 13 19 62.
• Road debris and road closures can be reported to Council on 3412 3412. All non-urgent requests can be reported on our webiste Logan City Council.
• Logan City Council waste contractor Cleanaway has advised that some bins may not be collected as scheduled today due to storm damage blocking access to some streets. If safe to do so, please leave your bin kerbside and it will be collected as soon as possible.
• To assist with clean up, residents are able to dispose of storm related waste at Council's transfer stations at no cost. This includes green waste (i.e. branches, leaves, etc), spoilt food, storm damaged household items, and uncollected wheelie bin waste. Council's waste facilities are expected to be very busy, and it is recommended residents arrive before 9:00am or after 3:00pm.
• Flooding is reported in the Logan River upstream of Yarrahappini. Only minor flooding has been reported downstream.
• For the latest information, go to Council’s Disaster Dashboard – Disaster Dashboard.

Ahead of forecast storm activity today, the community is encouraged to keep these numbers handy in case of an emergency.

• Life-threatening emergencies – 000
• SES – 13 25 00
• Energex (to report fallen powerlines or power outages) – 13 62 62
• Logan City Council (to report debris or road closures) – 3412 3412

To prepare for any future storm activity, residents are encouraged to take steps to protect themselves and their properties.

This includes:

• Prepare an emergency kit and have an emergency plan.
• Identify loose objects in their yards or on decks or balconies which may need to be secured or put away.
• Trim trees and branches and clear garden debris.
• Check/secure roofing.
• Clean gutters and downpipes.