Sapphire Emergency Alert at 5:31 AM, Monday, March 9

CENTRAL HIGHLANDS REGIONAL COUNCIL has issued an EMERGENCY WARNING for MAJOR FLOODING in the RETREAT CREEK – SAPPHIRE AREA.

MOVE TO HIGHER GROUND NOW.

Warn others if safe to do so. There is an IMMEDIATE THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY.

If your life is in danger, call 000.

For SES assistance, call 132500. Refer to https://beprepared.chrc.qld.gov.au/

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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