Moggill Group SES

01/07/2025

Support MOGGILL SES SUPPORT ASSOCIATION through Containers for Change! ♻️🧡

The Moggill SES Support Association Inc. is a registered not-for-profit organisation. Its primary mission is to support the local State Emergency Service (SES) unit in Moggill by providing essential resources, equipment, and community engagement initiatives.

It’s now super easy to donate your bottles and cans to support your local SES unit!

🔍 Find us on the Containers for Change app by searching “Moggill SES.”

✅ Step 1: Scan our barcode before you start putting containers in the machine.
✅ Step 2: Load your bottles and cans as usual.
✅ Step 3: Press the button to donate your refund to us when you're done.

📱 You can even save our barcode to your phone wallet—just like a credit card!

💬 Spread the word! Share this with your friends and family and encourage them to support Moggill SES Support Association when recycling. Every container helps us help the community!

Thank you for your support! 💪🧡

21/05/2025

🧡 Happy WOW Day! 🧡
Today we celebrate the incredible dedication of SES volunteers across Australia. Whether you're responding to emergencies, supporting events like the upcoming Kokoda Challenge, or helping your local community prepare — thank you for everything you do.

Proudly wear your orange today and show your support!

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14/05/2025

Wet Weather Update – Stay Proactive, Not Reactive

We’re continuing to experience an extended period of wet and mild weather this May. With forecasts showing more rain to come, now is the time to stay calm, stay prepared, and act early.

🧠 Don’t Panic – Be Proactive
While we can’t control the weather, we can control how we prepare. Taking small steps now will help prevent bigger problems later.

✅ What Proactive Looks Like:
* Check your gutters and drains before the next downpour.
* Secure outdoor items like bins and garden furniture.
* Move valuables off the floor in low-lying areas or garages.
* Speak with neighbours – check in, offer help, share tips.
* Know where to get help – save SES (132 500) and BOM alerts in your phone.

🚫 What Reactive Looks Like:
* Waiting until it’s raining to clear the gutters.
* Rushing to the shops during a storm warning.
*Panicking over forecasts rather than using them to plan.

🧰 Preparedness = Peace of Mind
* Taking a few minutes today to prepare can save stress and property tomorrow. Remember: it’s not about panic – it’s about being ready and looking after ourselves and each other.

👋 Checking on Neighbours
* Reach Out – Knock on their door, call, or send a message to check if they need help.
* Stay Connected – Set up a communication plan in case of emergency.

🟠 Key Links:
Weather updates: www.bom.gov.au/qld/forecasts/brisbane.shtml
📍 Brisbane City Council Dashboard: dashboard.brisbane.qld.gov.au
(Use these for road closures, power outages, evacuation centres & weather warnings.)
📞 For SES assistance, call 132 500 or log online https://132500.qld.gov.au/ses-webapp/ #
🚔 For urgent matters, call police on 000.

01/04/2025

A huge shoutout to all SES members for their incredible efforts over the past few weeks—especially our own Moggill crew, as well as the amazing teams from NSW and Victoria! Your dedication to supporting the community doesn’t go unnoticed. Thank you for everything you do! 🚨🧡

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28/03/2025

⚠️ Community Update: Heavy Rainfall Expected ⚠️
The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) has forecast more rainfall over the coming days, with the potential for flash flooding and possible road closures, etc. Please take precautions now to stay safe.

🌧️ What You Can Do to Prepare:
✅ Stay Informed – Monitor BOM updates, local council alerts/dashboards, and emergency services advisories.
✅ Prepare Your Property – Clear gutters and drains, secure outdoor items, and move valuables off the floor.
✅ Check Emergency Kit – Ensure you have torches, batteries, food, water, and essential medications.
✅ Have a Plan – Know your evacuation routes and where you’d go if flooding occurs.

🚗 Travel & Safety Advice:
🚧 Avoid unnecessary travel—never drive through floodwaters.
⚠️ Stay away from creeks, drains, and flood-prone areas.
⚡ Report power outages to your provider & stay clear of fallen lines.

💙 Community Support & Assistance:
☎️ For help with storm or flood damage: Call SES 132 500, log a job online or download the app: https://www.ses.qld.gov.au/
🚓 For life-threatening emergencies: Call 000
📞 Check in on neighbours, family, and vulnerable community members.

PLEASE DON'T PANIC - Stay safe, stay informed, and take action early if required. Let’s look out for one another!

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28/03/2025

09/03/2025

🚗 Many Local Roads Are Now Closed – PLEASE Stay Off the Roads!

🌊 Do not drive through floodwaters – Many roads in the local area are now closed due to flooding and debris.
🚨 Emergency services may not be able to reach you if you become trapped.
⚠️ If it’s flooded, forget it!
📱 Check road closures before traveling: QLDTraffic.qld.gov.au

🌧️ Ongoing Rain = Increased Flood Risk 🚧

With continued rain in the area, the risk of localised flooding is increasing. Roads, drains, and low-lying areas may become hazardous.

✅ Check local conditions before heading out.
🚗 Never drive through floodwaters – even shallow water can be dangerous.
📢 Stay updated via your local disaster dashboard or https://qldtraffic.qld.gov.au/
🚫 Avoid all unnecessary travel where possible, this makes the roads safer for our fabulous volunteers to get to those who need it most.

For non-life-threatening flood and storm emergency assistance during severe weather events visit 132500.qld.gov.au, use the SES Assistance QLD App or call 132500

08/03/2025

🚗 Stay Off the Roads – If It’s Flooded, Forget It!
🌊 Do not drive through floodwaters – It only takes 15cm of water to make a car lose control, and 30cm to float away.
📱 Check road closures: QLDTraffic.qld.gov.au

What to Do If the Power Goes Out:
💡 Stay Informed – Use a battery-powered radio for updates (ABC 612 AM or your local ABC frequency).
🔋 Preserve Phone Battery – Use battery-saving mode, turn on airplane mode when not in use, and only check for updates when necessary.
🕯 Use Safe Lighting – Battery-powered torches, LED lanterns, or glow sticks are best. If using candles, never leave them unattended.
🚗 Charge Devices in the Car – If safe to do so, charge your phone in your vehicle (ensure proper ventilation if running the engine).

Food Safety During a Power Outage:
🥪 Eat Perishables First – Consume refrigerated food within 4 hours if the fridge has lost power.
🧊 Keep the Fridge & Freezer Closed – A full freezer stays cold for approximately 48 hours, a half-full freezer for 24 hours.
🛑 When in Doubt, Throw it Out – If food has been at room temperature for more than 2 hours, do not risk eating it.

Emergency Cooking Options:
🔥 Gas Stove (if safe to use) – If you have a gas stove, you can still cook meals, but do not use it indoors if there’s a gas leak risk.
🍖 BBQ or Camp Stove – Can be used OUTDOORS ONLY to avoid carbon monoxide poisoning.
🥄 Non-Perishable Foods – Have easy-to-eat foods like canned goods, muesli bars, etc.

Protecting Pets & Children
🐶 For Pets: Keep them inside in a quiet, familiar space with food and water.
👶 For Children: Keep a flashlight nearby and have comfort items ready (books, toys, etc.).

Look Out for Your Neighbours!
🏡 Check in on elderly neighbours, people with disabilities, or those living alone.
📞 Stay connected – A quick phone call or message can make a difference.
💡 Share resources – If safe, help those who may not have supplies, power, or internet access.
🐶 Check on their pets too – Some may need help keeping animals safe indoors.

Need Assistance?
📞 For SES help, call 132 500 (flood/storm damage).
🚔 For urgent emergencies, call 000.
⚡ To report fallen power lines or outages: 🔹 Energex: 13 62 62

Where to Get Updates:
📻 ABC Radio – Tune in to 612 AM (Brisbane) or your local ABC frequency for emergency updates.
🔹 BoM QLD Warnings: www.bom.gov.au/qld/warnings
📱 Ipswich Disaster Dashboard: disaster.ipswich.qld.gov.au
📱 Brisbane City Council Dashboard: dashboard.brisbane.qld.gov.au

07/03/2025

🚨 Last-Minute Preparations for Tropical Cyclone Alfred 🚨

The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) advises that Tropical Cyclone Alfred is moving slowly towards the southeast Queensland coast. Expect rainfall, strong winds, and hazardous ocean conditions to persist tonight and over the weekend. Conditions will worsen as the cyclone gets closer to land.

What You Need to Do NOW:
🔹 Charge Devices – Fully charge phones, power banks, and rechargeable lights.
🔹 Secure Loose Items – Bring in or secure outdoor furniture (including the trampoline and plant pots, etc.), bins, and anything that could possibly become a projectile.
🔹 Fill Containers & the bath/sinks with Water – In case of supply disruptions, store drinking and washing water.
🔹 Prepare a Safe Space – Identify the safest room in your home (small, windowless, and sturdy).
🔹 Check your Emergency Kit – Ensure you have torches, batteries, first-aid supplies, medications, and important documents.
👶 For Children: Keep them reassured and informed in a calm way and prepare comfort items like favourite toys, books, or activities.
🐶 For Pets: Keep them inside, if possible, in a secure, quiet area and ensure they have food, water, and familiar bedding. Have leashes, carriers, and any medications ready in case of evacuation.
🔹 Know How to Contact Help – 📞 SES: 132 500 for storm/flood assistance, 000 for life-threatening emergencies.
🔹 Stay Updated – Monitor BOM, local authorities, and emergency alerts for warnings and updates.
🔹 Avoid Travel – Roads may quickly become dangerous due to flooding, debris, or fallen power lines.
💨 Stay inside and away from windows. Do not go outside until authorities declare it safe.
📻 Tune in to ABC Radio for live updates and emergency information: 612 AM (Brisbane) or your local ABC frequency.

Council Dashboards for Local Updates:
📍 Ipswich Disaster Dashboard: disaster.ipswich.qld.gov.au
📍 Brisbane City Council Dashboard: dashboard.brisbane.qld.gov.au
(Use these for road closures, power outages, evacuation centres & weather warnings.)

🚨 Please note, conditions will get worse before they get better. Be patient, stay calm, and support those around you. Emergency services and associated agencies are working very hard to assist the community during this event, even if you can't see it.

06/03/2025

🚨 Attention Karana Downs, Mt Crosby & Surrounding Areas 🚨

Please be advised local emergency services and disaster agency management have been working very hard behind the scenes to prepare for the coming weather event. The Moggill SES will have a presence in the area with experienced local SES members on call.

However, please ensure you have essential supplies for at least 3-5 days—before the event, not after.

🚗 If you need to be elsewhere in the coming days, now is the time to leave.

Look after yourselves and your neighbours, be kind, and stay patient.
📞 For SES assistance, call 132 500.
🚔 For urgent matters, call Police, Ambulance or Fire on 000.

05/03/2025

DIY Using sandbags to protect your home!
When placed correctly, sandbags can reduce the impact of flooding on your home or business.

The Queensland SES website provides practical advice on using sandbags to protect homes and businesses from flooding. Please click below for further details and how to videos:

DIY Using sandbags - https://www.ses.qld.gov.au/diy-using-sandbags
How to use sandbags effectively - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eSOqONjVXdg

Local residents are strongly encouraged to continue to follow both getready.qld.gov.au and disaster.qld.gov.au

And, as with any weather event, please remember:
📞 If you are in an emergency and need immediate assistance please call 000.
📞 For non-life threatening emergency & disaster assistance, please call the SES Hotline on 132 500.

Queensland State Emergency Service is a volunteer-based emergency and rescue service dedicated to assisting the Queensland community. This site explains the SES, what we do, how and when you can request emergency storm and flood assistance from the SES, how to get ready for severe weather or your ne...

04/03/2025

Before the Cyclone
✅ Prepare an Emergency Kit – Include water, non-perishable food, medications, battery-powered radio, torch, and important documents.
✅Fill some water containers with drinking water and fill your baths or sinks with water just in case.
✅Gather all of your important documents and keep them handy and ensure they're wrapped in a waterproof satchel/container
✅Ensure you have enough prescription drugs on hand and an adequate first aid kit.
✅Ensure that your vehicle has a full tank of fuel, you have cash on hand in case of power outages, phones fully charged prior to the storms, extra non perishable foods, batteries for torches and pet food.
✅ Secure Your Property – Trim trees, tie down loose items, and reinforce windows and doors.
✅ Know Your Evacuation Plan – Identify safe routes and shelters, and have a plan for pets.

During the Cyclone
⚠️ Stay Indoors & Away from Windows – Strong winds and flying debris can be deadly.
⚠️Identify the safest place in your house to take shelter away from windows in case of windows being blown, objects flying in through your windows or your roof lying off in an extreme situation which hopefully wont be the case.
⚠️Bring your pets inside as they too will most likely be scared.
⚠️Have a pair of solid shoes beside your bed in case you have to get up in the middle of the night to attend to broken windows or glass etc.
⚠️ Listen to Official Warnings – Follow advice from authorities via ABC Radio, BOM, and emergency services.
⚠️ Don't Be Fooled by the Eye – Conditions may seem calm, but dangerous winds can return suddenly.

After the Cyclone
🛑 Be Cautious Outside – Watch for fallen power lines, unstable trees, and flooding.
🛑 Check on Neighbours & Community – Help where possible and report any hazards.
🛑 Avoid Floodwaters – They may contain debris, strong currents, or contamination.

As they do say in the far north, prepare for the worst and hope for the best.