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Parents be advised that ALL state, Catholic and Independent schools from Agnes Waters to the NSW border including Metropolitan, North Coast and South East Regions are CLOSED today.
For updated information listen to ABC radio or visit closures.det.qld.gov.au.

For the most up to date information go to – https://t.co/eBS8SBo4KS https://t.co/sIdDVqoNjd
— AnnastaciaPalaszczuk (@AnnastaciaMP) March 29, 2017

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Police are encouraging residents in the Moreton Bay Regional Council area to be storm ready ahead of the severe storm which is predicted to hit the area for the later part of this week, particularly late this evening into Friday.
The current Bureau of Meteorology (BoM) predictions show heavy rainfall in excess of 200mm and damaging winds could be experienced.
There are a number of ways to be storm ready:
You can monitor your local weather conditions, warnings and advice from the Bureau of Meteorology at www.bom.gov.au/qld
Some key tools to track storms include:
Weather radar
Rainfall and river height gauges
Thunderstorm Tracker
You should also:

Know the possible risks of flooding around your property – region-wide flood maps are provided free for download on the council’s website.
Be prepared with a household emergency plan to respond to any risks of flooding around your property, loss of power or storm damage.
Your emergency plan should include a kit of emergency numbers, a

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This week officers from Bribie Island were called to attend several incidents involving stealing from vehicles and dwellings. Stolen bicycles were also reported several times during the week as well. In some instances property was stolen from insecure homes while the occupants were inside asleep, which is highly concerning. All residents are asked to lock their homes, check that their cars are secured, and be alert to any suspicious activity in their area. Historically there is often an increase in this type of offences over the holiday period, so please keep an eye on your own residence and that of your neighbours. If you see anyone loitering in your area, particularly in the early hours of the morning, please contact the station. The stations Volunteer in Policing (VIP) Mr Graham Gibb, is also available to assist with home security audits. Please contact the station for more information on 3410 9222.
During the

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Detectives investigating the armed robbery of a 20-year-old man in Clontarf on Friday night are appealing for two witnesses who rendered assistance to come forward.
Around 8.45pm the man was walking through Pikett Park when a man on a push bike confronted him and punched him in the stomach.
The man then threatened him with a knife before stealing his mobile phone and fleeing on his bike.
Two men who were in the area at the time chased after him but the man rode away along Pearson Street.
The man is described as Caucasian in appearance, about 183cm tall with a ginger moustache and goatee and was wearing a blue and white cap, black t-shirt and jeans. He was riding a blue and grey mountain bike.
Investigators want to hear from anyone with information about this incident, including the two men, who attempted to stop the man.
If you have information for police, contact Policelink on

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The following information relates generally to road related enforcement operations and statistics reported for the Moreton Police District which includes statistics for Redcliffe, Deception Bay, Burpengary, Caboolture, Bribie Island, Woodford, Kilcoy and Moore Police Divisions. The statistics relate to the week ending on March 26, 2017. The information has been compiled by the Deception Bay Road Policing Unit.
Road Fatalities
As of midnight on March 19, 2017 the Queensland road toll is 53 fatalities, three up on last week and one less than the same time last year.
The Southern Police Region, of which Moreton is a member, has had 11 which is four less than last year.
Moreton District is sitting on four fatalities from three crashes, three up on last year.
Operations/Enforcement
Operation Austrans was conducted over the past week utilising officers from both the Deception Bay and Landsborough Road Policing Units along with Queensland Transport Inspectors targeting heavy vehicles travelling along the Bruce Highway.

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The following information relates generally to road related enforcement operations and statistics reported for the Moreton Police District which includes statistics for Redcliffe, Deception Bay, Burpengary, Caboolture, Bribie Island, Woodford, Kilcoy and Moore Police Divisions. The statistics relate to the week ending on April 2. The information has been compiled by the Deception Bay Road Policing Unit.
Road Fatalities
As of midnight April 2, the Queensland road toll is 56 fatalities, three up on last week and three less than the same time last year.
The Southern Police Region, of which Moreton is a member, has had 12 which is six less than last year.
Moreton District is sitting on four fatalities from three crashes, three up on last year.
Operations/Enforcement
Police currently attended to local operations, however due to the severity of ex-Tropical Cyclone Debbie, a number of resources were sent to assist with calls for service due to flooding, damage and road closures. Again we saw

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Wet conditions will be the biggest threat on Queensland roads as we launch our new road safety campaign to coincide with Easter school holidays.
The campaign, launched earlier today, is urging motorists to drive to conditions and check for road closures before leaving home.
Road Policing Command Assistant Commissioner Mike Keating said extra officers would target the Fatal Five over the school holiday period with a high visibility presence on the roads.
“There will be an increased police presence on the State’s major road networks over the next three weeks, with officers maintaining high visibility in order to discourage the contributing factors of road trauma,” Assistant Commissioner Keating said.
“The 2015 Easter holiday period was the worst year on record for fatalities on our roads. Then 2016 was the best year yet. We’re hoping to replicate the positive result this Easter and would encourage everyone to remain vigilant and make wise decisions on our roads.”
The current

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Police encourage community members to keep up-to-date with the severe weather event.
Here are some important links:
Queensland Police Service

Facebook – Queensland Police Facebook Page
Twitter –@QPSmedia
Blog – myPolice Moreton
Policelink – 131444

Moreton Bay Regional Council

MoretonAlert – website
Facebook – Moreton Bay Regional Council 
Twitter – @MBRCdisaster
Road conditions – website

Bureau of Meteorology

Website
Twitter – @BOM_Qld

State Emergency Services

Phone:  132 500 for flood and storm emergencies

Energex

Loss of supply: 13 62 62
Emergencies:  13 19 62
General enquiries: 13 12 53

Unity Water

Emergencies and faults:  1300 086 489 (24 hours)

Traffic and Travel information

Phone: 131 940 or go to the website

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Moreton Bay Regional Council advise that the following places of refuge are now open:

Woodford Memorial Community Hall, 103 Archer Street, Woodford
Caboolture Memorial Hall, King Street, Caboolture
Bribie Island Recreation Hall, 156A First Avenue, Bongaree
Watson Park Convention Centre, 7th Day Adventist, Old Gympie Road, Dakabin

The community are asked to stay with family and friends where possible in the first instance.
Please visit the Moreton Bay Regional Council website for the latest status on these centres. The council also has a number of sandbag locations open for residents to access. These locations are listed on the Moreton Bay Regional Council website.

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