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ANZAC Day Operating Hours
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All Council locations including our Civic Centre, community centres, libraries, Beverley Recycling and Waste Centre and our Immunisation Clinic will be closed on ANZAC Day, Thursday 25 April.

Kerbside waste and recycling collections will continue as normal.

You can call our afterhours emergency line on 8408 1111 for assistance with non life-threatening emergencies at any time.

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Urban Flooding

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Urban Flooding is the inundation of land by storm water and/or sea water causing damage to property, infrastructure, and facilities.

Flooding can also cause disruption of economic activity, death, polluted water supplies and damage to wildlife habitats.

Flooding preventative actions

Individuals should be aware of their own flooding risks and should follow advice from emergency services when responding to relevant early warnings. You should actively plan and prepare for protecting your own life and property.

Preparing for a flood
  • Put together an emergency kit
  • Have temporary care lined up for your pets
  • Know how to turn off your utility connections
  • Store vulnerable items in higher areas of your house
  • Find a fast and safe route to high ground from your home, place of work and school

Sandbags

When a significant rainfall or potential flooding warning is issued, Council will begin to sandbag potential flooding areas and will arrange for field crews to be rostered over the event (including during the times when the heaviest rain is expected) to provide assistance to the community and emergency services staff where required.

If you have been flooded

Who should I contact?

To report an emergency or life-threatening situation call 000 (triple zero)

For flood and storm response contact the State Emergency Service on 132 500

What actions can I take?

  • Assess if you can stay in your house, take immediate action if necessary
  • Shut off your utilities
  • Raise furniture and electrical appliances on beds and tables. Unplug all electrical items
  • Put sandbags in the toilet bowl and cover all drain holes to prevent sewage back flow
  • Know where you will go and what will you take with you if you must leave.
  • Ensure you have contact details for family and friends readily available
  • Take pets with you
  • Assist your neighbours if they need help
How to act safely

Stay away from floodwater!

  • Follow advice or directions given by the emergency services
  • Do not drive, ride, boat, walk, play or swim in floodwater
  • Watch out for and do not approach downed power lines
  • Stay with your vehicle
  • Stay informed by listening to your local ABC radio station
After a flood

Returning home

Before entering your property make sure it is safe to do so and the floodwater has dropped below floor level.

  • Do not turn on any lights or power points until a qualified electrician has checked the entire electrical system in your home, including all appliances
  • Do not allow children to play in or near floodwaters
  • Boil tap water until supplies have been declared safe

Watch out for:

  • Health risks following flooding such as mosquitoes, contamination and disease. Notify Council of any potential hazards
  • When floodwater rises, it is common for spiders, snakes, rats and mice to look for a drier home - often inside our properties. If you have floodwater through your property check for unwanted visitors
  • Stay away from rivers and creeks until flood waters have fully receded. Flooding impacts on riverbanks and coastlines and there is a risk of collapse
  • Ongoing transport disruption and Infrastructure failure may be evident. Be aware of which transportation routes may be closed
  • Local services may be disrupted and unavailable for a period of time