With the summer season now upon us, Lockyer Valley Regional
Council is encouraging residents to be proactive and subscribe to its free
weather warning service, Early Warning Network.
As a region that experiences more than its fair share of
natural disasters, Lockyer Valley Regional Council Mayor, Cr Tanya Milligan
said signing up for weather alerts was a great way to help prepare yourself,
your loved ones and your property for the threat of dangerous weather.
“Joining our opt-in weather warning service allows
residents to receive free alerts for tsunami, fire, thunderstorms, flood and
other severe weather events.
“In severe weather, acting early is crucial – and to do
that you need to be aware of approaching hazards.
“You can choose to receive your alerts via email, SMS to a
mobile number or voice alerts on a landline.
“I know it is a busy time of year, but we only have to look
at how much rain we received last week and how wet the catchments are.
“I guarantee residents will be surprised at how quick the
process is - it takes less than a minute to join!
“We are proud to provide this important tool for free for
our community and encourage everyone to utilise it.”
Mayor Milligan also urged residents to download the Bureau
of Meteorology (BOM) app and visit the Lockyer Valley Disaster Dashboard for
trusted weather information.
“Council’s Disaster Dashboard can be used year-round as a
single point of reference for road closures,
weather information, power outages and more.
“Alternatively, the BOM
provides seven-day forecasts, radar images as well as the ability to
subscribe to warning notifications for up to three locations, which is great
for when you are travelling,” Mayor Milligan said.
To sign up to Council’s free opt-in weather warning
service, visit
https://disaster.lvrc.qld.gov.au/
and click on the ‘Subscribe for Weather Alerts’ tab.
For more information, visit www.getready.qld.gov.au or
contact Council on 1300 005 872.
