Sandbags must not be placed into your general waste bin unless they are empty. The sand can be used as topsoil on lawns and gardens. Do not allow sand to wash into stormwater drains.
Learn more about sandbag disposal
Severe storms are more common than any other natural hazard. They are often unpredictable and can cause major property damage, as well as serious injury and even loss of life. South East Queensland can experience damaging storms and floods between September and March.
Floods can occur almost anywhere in Queensland and can rise over days, or in minutes in a flash flood. To prepare for and reduce the impact of flooding on your property, understand your flood risk.
The only way to stay safe is to stay out of floodwater. If it's flooded, forget it!
There are resources and tools residents can use to minimise the impact of severe weather including storms.
Phone Triple Zero (000) for life-threatening emergencies.
Adhere to warnings issued by the Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). They will issue timely information and advice to apply in severe weather.
Listen to severe weather news with your local commercial radio. See regular updates during storm season on the BOM or by downloading their app.