Mapoon Emergency Alert Issued 8:44 AM, March 20, 2026

An EMERGENCY ALERT has been issued at 8:44am Friday 20 March, 2026 by the Mapoon Local Disaster Management Group.

This is a CYCLONE EMERGENCY WARNING message from the Mapoon Local Disaster Management Group.

TAKE SHELTER NOW. Stay indoors and stay off the roads. Listen to Local radio or visit https://www.mapoon.qld.gov.au/home for more information.

Stay up to date with the latest warnings from the Bureau of Meteorology via bom.gov.au. For flood assistance, contact the SES on 132 500. In a life-threatening emergency, dial Triple-Zero (000).

For assistance with a life-threatening situation phone Triple Zero (000) immediately.

For assistance with non-life-threatening situations - such as help with a damaged roof or storm damage - phone SES on 132 500.

Keep up to date with the latest weather advice at Queensland Warnings Summary (bom.gov.au).

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