Last week officers from Bribie Island were kept busy not only with local law enforcement activities, but also preparing for and working during the impact of ex-tropical cyclone Debbie as it passed through our area of operation.
The Bribie Island Emergency Management Group (Police, Ambulance, Fire, Parks and Wildlife, Volunteer Marine Rescue and the SES) worked together to ensure a coordinated response with Moreton Bay Regional Council, who activated the emergency shelter on First Avenue and brought additional resources onto the Island. Fortunately our area wasn’t heavily affected, but it was very pleasing to see how well all agencies responded, and the state of preparedness of the local community. Heeding warnings and being prepared in advance makes all the difference.
The campsites have since reopened, so officers have recommenced their patrols of the off-road areas, and will continue to do so over the school holidays. Traffic enforcement continued where possible last week, with 92 random breath
