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Maryborough State Emergency Service QLD

Locality: Maryborough, Queensland

Phone: +61 132500

Address: Reed avenue 4650 Maryborough, QLD, Australia

Website: http://www.ses.qld.gov.au

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25.01.2022 Weather Situation: Severe thunderstorms are no longer occurring in QUEENSLAND. The immediate threat of severe thunderstorms has passed, but the situation will continue to be monitored and further warnings will be issued if necessary.... Queensland Fire and Emergency Services advises that people should: * Beware of fallen trees and powerlines. * Never drive, walk or ride through flood waters. If it's flooded, forget it. * For emergency assistance contact the SES on 132 500. Warnings are also available through TV and Radio broadcasts, the Bureau's website at www.bom.gov.au or call 1300 659 219. The Bureau and Queensland Fire and Emergency Services would appreciate warnings being broadcast regularly

22.01.2022 Hi peeps just a reminder although the immediate flooding threat has passed in our region, it's still the storm season so please remain vigilant

21.01.2022 **This warning is no longer current. Please check the QFES Facebook page for updated information** STAY INFORMED: Apple Tree Creek (west of Childers) bushfire a...s at 12pm Sun 24 Nov Bushfire warning level: ADVICE Queensland Fire and Emergency Services (QFES) advises there is a bushfire near Apple Tree Creek. You need to keep up to date and decide what actions you will take if the situation changes. Currently as at 12pm Sunday 24 November, a bushfire is burning in the vicinity of the Bruce Highway and Spencer Street. Firefighters are working to contain the fire. Motorists along the Bruce Highway should drive with caution and to conditions. People in the area will be affected by smoke, which will reduce visibility and air quality. Call Triple Zero (000) immediately if you believe you or your property is under threat. WHAT YOU SHOULD DO: Listen to your local radio station or visit the Rural Fire Service (RFS) website for regular updates. If you have a bushfire survival plan, refer to it now and be ready to follow it. If you do not have a bushfire survival plan, or if your plan is to leave, identify where you will go if the situation changes. Close windows and doors to minimise smoke exposure. If you suffer from a respiratory condition, keep your medication close by. Drive with caution in low visibility conditions. Contact your neighbours to see if they need help preparing for the bushfire. Consider finding your essential items (e.g., identification documents, prescription medication, food and water, and protective clothing such as a long-sleeved cotton shirt and trousers, and boots) in case you need to leave. Consider what you will do to protect your pets and livestock. Drink plenty of water to stay hydrated. Advise family and friends of your intended actions if the situation changes. KEEP UP TO DATE BY: Following QFES on Facebook (@QldFireandEmergencyServices) and Twitter (@QldFES) Staying tuned to your local radio station. Find your local ABC radio station at https://radio.abc.net.au/help/offline and your local commercial radio station at http://www.commercialradio.com.au/find-a-station/queensland; Visiting the Rural Fire Service (RFS) website at www.ruralfire.qld.gov.au/map FURTHER INFORMATION: For bushfire preparation tips, visit the RFS website: www.ruralfire.qld.gov.au/BushFire_Safety For information about road closures, call 13 19 40 or visit www.qldtraffic.qld.gov.au The next update will be provided when the situation changes.

21.01.2022 Be safe everybody and rember that if you need assistance please call 132500....... Weather Situation: Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce damaging winds and heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding in the warning area over the next several hours. Locations which may be affected include Rainbow Beach, Maryborough, Gin Gin and Lucinda.... 55mm in an hour to 3:11pm at Kroombit Tops Alert (SW of Gladstone). 54mm in the 30 mins to 3:36pm at Abergowie Bridge Alert (west of Lucinda). Queensland Fire and Emergency Services advises that people should: * Move your car under cover or away from trees. * Secure loose outdoor items. * Never drive, walk or ride through flood waters. If it's flooded, forget it. * Seek shelter, preferably indoors and never under trees. * Avoid using the telephone during a thunderstorm. * Beware of fallen trees and powerlines. * For emergency assistance contact the SES on 132 500. The next warning is due to be issued by 6:40 pm. If severe thunderstorms develop in the Southeast Queensland area (east of Dalby from Rainbow Beach to Stanthorpe), a more detailed Severe Thunderstorm Warning will be issued to people in this area. Warnings are also available through TV and Radio broadcasts, the Bureau's website at www.bom.gov.au or call 1300 659 219. The Bureau and Queensland Fire and Emergency Services would appreciate warnings being broadcast regularly.

21.01.2022 SES volunteers on the Fraser Coast are getting some help of their own. The organisation has undergone a much-needed expansion, so it can house its emergency boats... just in time for storm season. #9News | Weeknights at 5.30pm

20.01.2022 **This warning is no longer current. Please refer to the QFES Facebook page for updated information.** PREPARE TO LEAVE: Gregory River (north of Childers) bushf...ire as at 6.15pm Mon 16 Dec Bushfire warning level: WATCH AND ACT Queensland Fire and Emergency Services (QFES) advises there is a bushfire in Gregory River and conditions could get worse. You need to be ready to follow your bushfire survival plan. If you do not have a plan, or intend to leave, you should be ready to leave the area because the situation could get worse quickly. Currently as at 6.15pm Monday 16 December, the eastern side of a fast-moving fire is travelling in a north-easterly direction towards Newlands Road and Voss Road, Gregory River. The western side of the fire has impacted Childers Road and is now travelling in a south, south-easterly direction through Bingera National Park and Elliot River State Forest towards Onoprienkos Road. Residents who have evacuated can now return to their homes but should remain vigilant. Childers Road is closed to all traffic in both directions. Residents choosing to evacuate should travel south along Childers Road towards Childers to family and friends. Fire crews are working to contain the fire but firefighters may not be able to protect every property. You should not expect a firefighter at your door. People in the area will be affected by smoke, which will reduce visibility and air quality. Call Triple Zero (000) immediately if you believe your property is under threat. WHAT YOU SHOULD DO: Listen to your local radio station or visit the Rural Fire Service (RFS) website for regular updates. If you have a bushfire survival plan, finalise it now so you are ready to follow it. If you do not have a bushfire survival plan, or if your plan is to leave, identify where you will go if you leave the area. Advise family and friends of your plan. Close windows and doors to minimise smoke exposure. If you suffer from a respiratory condition, keep your medication close by. Drive with caution in low visibility conditions. Contact your neighbours to see if they need help preparing for the bushfire. Pack important documents and essential items (e.g., passports, birth certificates, prescription medication, food and water, and protective clothing) in case you need to leave the area. Put on protective clothing (e.g., a long-sleeved cotton shirt, boots with thick soles). Drink plenty of water to stay hydrated. Bring pets inside; restrain them with a leash, a cage, or inside a secure room; and provide them with plenty of water. Take action to protect your livestock. Move flammable materials such as doormats, wheelie bins, and outdoor furniture away from your house. Fill containers such as your bath, sinks, and buckets with water so you have access to drinking water and firefighting water. Close windows and doors, sealing the gaps under doors and screens with wet towels to keep smoke out of the house. KEEP UP TO DATE BY: Following QFES on Facebook (@QldFireandEmergencyServices) and Twitter (@QldFES) Staying tuned to your local radio station. Find your local ABC radio station at https://radio.abc.net.au/help/offline and your local commercial radio station at http://www.commercialradio.com.au/find-a-station/queensland; Visiting the Rural Fire Service (RFS) website at www.ruralfire.qld.gov.au/map FURTHER INFORMATION: For bushfire preparation tips, visit the RFS website: www.ruralfire.qld.gov.au/BushFire_Safety For information about road closures, call 13 19 40 or visit www.qldtraffic.qld.gov.au The next update will be provided by 8.15pm or if the situation changes.

20.01.2022 The Maryborough SES group now has a new shed to store two flood boats, which will help create more space for their regular training sessions. The $50,000 projec...t was funded with the support of Council's Disaster Management Levy. To find out about disaster season preparations and other projects funded by the levy, watch the video and read more here: https://bit.ly/2CfpqXy

19.01.2022 THIS IS NO LONGER CURRENT Severe thunderstorms with large hail (2-3cm) and/or large accumulations of small hail (<2cm) & will bring large gust of wind and heavy rainfall. Current Update for Wednesday 5th of April 2021,Valid until midnight tonight 5th of April 2021... So We know it’s a lot to take in, but preparation is always KEY, So Here’s how to get ready: Clear your backyard and gutters. Trim the larger trees around your property. Create an Emergency Plan. Stock your Emergency Kit. Move your car undercover. Queensland Fire and Emergency Services advises that people should: Never Drive. Walk or Ride through flood waters. If its flooded, forget it Seek shelter, Preferably indoors and never under trees. Avoid using the telephone during a thunderstorm. Beware of fallen trees and Powerlines. And most important thing of all Never Drive though flood water! IF ITS FLOODED FORGET IT Remember if you need assistance from the SES contact the SES on 132 500 or simply go to the QSES Assistance app to lodge a job! If it is a life Threatening Emergency call Triple Zero (000) Please stay tune for any relevant updates on our page Thank you for your cooperation Maryborough SES Group!

19.01.2022 UPDATED HEALTH ADVICE In addition to leaving your house for essential purposes, from Saturday May 2, you may also leave for recreational purposes. This m...eans from Saturday, May 2, you can: Go for a drive (teach a learner driver from your household) Ride a motorbike Have a picnic Visit a national park Shop for non-essential items Fish Go boating But there are three conditions: > You must stay within 50km of your home. > You must practice social distancing and stay 1.5m from others and hygiene must be maintained. > You must only be joined by the people who usually live with you or one other person who doesn't live with you Queenslanders have followed the rules. It’s for this reason that we’re in a position to ease off on some restrictions. We’re working towards getting our community back to normal living, while ensuring we continue to slow the spread of COVID-19. It’s essential that you continue to do the right thing and abide by the restrictions that are in place. The first sign of a spike in new cases and we will have to re-instate the old rules.

17.01.2022 Now is the time to start cleaning up around your home for the annual ‘Get Ready Weekend’ on September 28 and 29. Items can be disposed of for free to encourage residents to clean up before the storm season. See our website for more details www.frasercoast.qld.gov.au/storm-season-clean-up

15.01.2022 We were out in the community yesterday giving a hand!! Remember if it’s flooded forget it !! Storm season is upon us so please be prepared Remember to check your emergency kits ! Check that loose items around the yard are secured or have a home !... Trampolines and outdoor items can be very dangerous projectiles Ensuring your gutters are free of debris so water can flow easily though the pipes so flooding doesn’t occur in the roof!! Phone for SES assistance- 132500

15.01.2022 Forecast for Wednesday the 28th of October 2020

15.01.2022 Earlier today we released our Tropical Cyclone Outlook for 202021, indicating that we're likely to see averageor even above averagenumbers of tropical cyclon...es and tropical lows, due to the influence of La Niña. Australia sees 9 to 11 tropical cyclones on average each year, with four typically crossing our coastbut we know that it only takes one cyclone to have a devastating effect on communities. Know your weather. Know your risk. Find out more at http://ow.ly/HtKD50BPHhL

14.01.2022 ATTENTION SE QLD PLEASE Our friends at the Bureau of Meteorology have detected a very dangerous thunderstorm near Kilcoy. Intense rainfall may lead to dange...rous flash flooding - do not drive, walk or ride through flood waters. Phone 132 500 for SES assistance or Triple Zero (000) if it’s an emergency.

14.01.2022 Fraser coast emergency guide! https://www.frasercoast.qld.gov.au//fraser-coast-emergency

14.01.2022 Storm season clean up!

13.01.2022 ***Coronavirus Update 18/03/20*** Fraser Coast Regional Council will close a number of facilities as a precautionary measure to help minimise the potential sp...read of the coronavirus. Council is monitoring and responding to the rapidly evolving situation as information becomes available from the state and federal government. The health and safety of the community and our workers is our highest priority. Council’s focus is on maintaining essential services water supply, the sewerage systems and rubbish collection. As a precautionary measure, Council will close a range of facilities and change the way in which some services are delivered. Council facilities that will close include: All programmed library activities and events at our libraries will be cancelled as of close of business today, March 18. Toy library lending has ceased immediately. All libraries will be closed as of 12pm Saturday March 21. Performances to be held in the Brolga Theatre in the next two months are to be cancelled immediately. The Orchid House in Elizabeth St Urangan is to be closed to the public immediately. The Community Nursery in Elizabeth St is to be closed to the public immediately. Wetside Water Park is to be closed as of 5pm today, March 18. Maryborough CBD walking tours are to be immediately discontinued. The Halcro St Community Centre is to be closed immediately. Maryborough Customs House is to be closed as of 5pm today, March 18, for maintenance. Fraser Coast Regional Gallery is to remain closed for maintenance. Council facilities that will remain open at this stage include: The Maryborough and Hervey Bay Aquatic Centres; The Story Bank; Bond Store; The Fraser Coast Adoption Centre; Maryborough and Hervey Bay Pounds; Gatakers Artspace will remain open to the public to view the exhibitions, but exhibition openings, Gatakers By Night and 10-year celebrations planned for later this month have been cancelled; The Maryborough Showgrounds and Equestrian Park will remain open for normal activities but not mass gatherings. Council will increase its online resources and programs at the libraries in coming weeks, and will double borrowing limits to 60 items so residents can stock up before branches close on Saturday. Council’s Customer Service Centres will remain open at this stage, but residents are encouraged to pay bills over the phone or online, and to pay by card rather than cash if paying in person. A Special Council Meeting will be held on Friday (March 20) to consider a Council coronavirus financial assistance package. The Local Disaster Management Group has moved to Alert and is ready to assist Queensland Health if needed. More information about Australian Government support for businesses is available at www.business.gov.au/ Information about Queensland Government assistance is available at www.qld.gov.au/about/industry-recovery Anyone seeking more information and the latest advice about the coronavirus is encouraged to visit www.health.gov.au and www.health.qld.gov.au/coronavirus or call the Federal Government hotline on 1800 020 080.

13.01.2022 Remember, if it’s flooded forget it !!

12.01.2022 Happy Mother's day, to our wonderful mothers that support us volunteers!

12.01.2022 Warnings issued by the Weather Bureau for the 27/10/2020

11.01.2022 Happy National Volunteer Week, Queensland! Despite the circumstances, we will spend the week celebrating, because we think it’s important to continue supporting each other and the terrific work our volunteers do!

08.01.2022 Update forecast for today! Areas for storms have increased!

08.01.2022 Lest we Forget!

07.01.2022 Welcome to the weekend! What are you doing to ensure you, your family and your property stay safe this storm season? Let us know below

06.01.2022 THIS IS NO LONGER CURRENT Update information Severe thunderstorms with large hail (2-3cm) and/or large accumulations of small hail (<2cm) & will bring large gust of wind and heavy rainfall.... Current Update for Wednesday 5th of May 2021,Valid until midnight tonight 5th of May 2021 So We know it’s a lot to take in, but preparation is always KEY, So Here’s how to get ready: Clear your backyard and gutters. Trim the larger trees around your property. Create an Emergency Plan. Stock your Emergency Kit. Move your car undercover. Queensland Fire and Emergency Services advises that people should: Never Drive. Walk or Ride through flood waters. If its flooded, forget it Seek shelter, Preferably indoors and never under trees. Avoid using the telephone during a thunderstorm. Beware of fallen trees and Powerlines. And most important thing of all Never Drive though flood water! IF ITS FLOODED FORGET IT Remember if you need assistance from the SES contact the SES on 132 500 or simply go to the QSES Assistance app to lodge a job! If it is a life Threatening Emergency call Triple Zero (000) Please stay tune for any relevant updates on our page Thank you for your cooperation Maryborough SES Group!

04.01.2022 Here we go, Queensland! If you're able to, take the opportunity now to secure loose items around your yard, move cars and pets to shelter, ensure your Emergen...cy Plan and Emergency Kit is ready and stay tuned to the Bureau of Meteorology for further advice. Storms are expected this afternoon. See more

04.01.2022 SMOKE ALERT Good morning Burrum Heads! Smoke from a hazard reduction burn may affect the area for the next few days. If affected by the smoke, please close windows and doors and keep your respiratory medications close by. Motorists should drive with caution and to conditions.

04.01.2022 Hear that rumbling South East Queensland? You know the drill Move your car under cover or away from trees. Secure loose outdoor items. ... Seek shelter, preferably indoors and never under trees. Avoid using the telephone during a thunderstorm. Beware of fallen trees and powerlines. For emergency assistance contact the SES on 132 500. See more

03.01.2022 The Fraser Coast SES Unit is looking for some driven, community minded people to fill the following volunteer positions: Local Controller: www.frasercoast.qld....gov.au///ses-local-controller-position Group Leaders - Hervey Bay and Howard: www.frasercoast.qld.gov.au//2509/ses-group-leader-position

02.01.2022 This is no longer current please refer to the current one, There is a possibility of a severe Thunderstorm With damaging wind gusts & intense heavy rainfall for today and though tomorrow! ... Current Update for Friday 4th of April 2021,Valid until midnight tonight 5th of April 2021 So We know it’s a lot to take in, but preparation is always KEY, So Here’s how to get ready: Clear your backyard and gutters. Trim the larger trees around your property. Create an Emergency Plan. Stock your Emergency Kit. Move your car undercover. Queensland Fire and Emergency Services advises that people should: Never Drive. Walk or Ride through flood waters. If its flooded, forget it Seek shelter, Preferably indoors and never under trees. Avoid using the telephone during a thunderstorm. Beware of fallen trees and Powerlines. And most important thing of all Never Drive though flood water! IF ITS FLOODED FORGET IT Remember if you need assistance from the SES contact the SES on 132 500 or simply go to the QSES Assistance app to lodge a job! If it is a life Threatening Emergency call Triple Zero (000) Please stay tune for any relevant updates on our page Thank you for your cooperation Maryborough SES Group!

02.01.2022 Congratulations to all of these wonderful people receiving recognition!!

02.01.2022 You can now check out two more of Councils new flood camera's on the disaster dashboard.These camera's are part of a jointly funded project between the Queensla...nd Government and Fraser Coast Regional Council, under the 2018/19 QLD Disaster Resilience Fund Teddington weir and roadway Granville Bridge from Queens park http://disaster.frasercoast.qld.gov.au/

01.01.2022 The bureau of meteorology forecast for Tuesday the 18th of November 2020. It’s going to be another warm day!!