Gold Coasters are being urged to remain indoors and monitor conditions after widespread flooding and significant damage across the city due to Tropical Cyclone Alfred.
Residents and visitors are urged to stay indoors as conditions are still dangerous with heavy rains and winds expected to continue.
More heavy rain resulting in flooding is expected today.
Everyone is reminded to stay out of floodwaters. If it's flooded forget it.
Widespread flooding hit the Gold Coast last night with both the Currumbin and Tallebudgera creek catchments significantly impacted.
There is the potential for more flooding as heavy rains continue. Be aware of what is happening around you.
If it is not safe to leave, get up as high as you safely can where you are.
Residents and visitors are urged to avoid the road unless essential. Take care and drive to the conditions.
There are more than 80 road closures current due to fallen trees and localised flooding and this number will increase in coming days.
Report damage to trees, roads or sewerage and water infrastructure via Report a problem or the City of Gold Coast App.
If you see a fallen powerline, report it immediately by calling Energex. Do not touch a fallen powerline directly or with another object.
If your own home is not suitable, sheltering with family or friends is always the best option if possible.
The City has three evacuation centres as a last resort:
- Runaway Bay Indoor Stadium, Sports Drive, Runaway Bay
- Burleigh Waters Community Centre, 111 Christine Ave, Burleigh Waters
- Pimpama Sports Hub, 139 Rifle Range Road, Pimpama
Anyone attending an evacuation centre should ensure they have basic toiletries, medication, personal identification and other documents, a change of clothes, sleeping bag or blanket, water bottle, towel, snacks and light meals, games and toys for their kids, and charges and power banks.
Please be aware that electricity and Wi-Fi access may not be available at the evacuation centres.
You can bring your pets with you, but they will be kept in a separate location and cared for by Animal Management.
All beaches are closed. Stay away from the beach and waterways.
The City is experiencing hazardous surf conditions, with abnormally high tides and it dangerous to be on the beach.
The following City facilities are closed until at least Monday 10 March:
- Parks and playgrounds
- Sporting venues not being used as evacuation centres
- All aquatic centres
- All libraries
- Community centres that are not being used for evacuation centres
- All customer service centres
- Waste and Recycling Centres and landfills
Support services are available if you need to talk to someone about the social impacts of natural disasters, on 13 11 14 or visit Support services for natural disasters
We urge everyone to stay up to date by visiting the City's Disaster and Emergency Dashboard at dashboard.cityofgoldcoast.com.au.
