'Expect to lose power': Queenslanders in path of likely cyclone urged to prepare
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Amid ongoing heavy rain, Premier David Crisafulli urged residents to “prepare for the worst” following an emergency management meeting held today.

The region stretching from Hope Vale in the north to Mackay in the south is already experiencing significant rainfall, with some areas recording over half a meter. Meteorologists anticipate more rain when the weather system hits the coast tomorrow.

A tree came down on cars. Authorities warn high winds combined with sodden ground can lead to tree fall. (Nine)

In response, Crisafulli announced that additional police, fire, rescue, and State Emergency Service (SES) teams have been dispatched to assist the affected areas.

“These teams join the thousands of locals who are well-versed in handling such situations,” the premier remarked.

He advised residents in low-lying areas to take immediate precautions, such as securing sandbags.

“I’m urging everyone to take simple preparatory steps today. Regardless of the scale or path of this rainfall event, being prepared in advance is always beneficial,” Crisafulli emphasized.

“This rainfall will impact a large area, a large population, but they have great experience and great nous in being able to handle this.”

Sandbagging station are being replensished as authorities warn now is the time to prepare. (Nine)

Chris Hooper from Ergon Energy said people in warning areas should get ready for power outages.

“With these sort of systems that come through, we could expect to lose power,” he said.

Mobile phone services could also be impacted.

Deputy Police Commissioner Chris Stream was scathing of people driving into floodwaters despite warnings ad nauseam.

“It’s critical that people through those warning areas remain vigilant, and pay close attention to both the bureau warnings and also the information supplied through the disaster.qld.gov.au website,” Stream said.

“You have all seen that emergency services have had to carry out a number of rescues over the last, several days.

“That has included two rescue activities in the last 24 hours.

“This is beyond stupidity,” Stream said.

“When you drive into floodwaters, this is negligent activity, you are placing yourselves and your passengers at risk, as well as other people that have to come and rescue you from those situations.”

A person is winched from their vehicle in floodwaters. (Nine)

Townsville Mayor Nick Dametto said sandbagging sites are being replenished.

He urged people to be “prepared but not panicked”.

”With warnings of heavy rain and wind, we could see power outages over the weekend and next 48 hours,” Dametto said.

“We want people to take this seriously but not be worried to the point where they’re stripping the shelves.”

Meanwhile Cairns residents are now on level four water restrictions and are being asked to restrict their water use to drinking, cooking, and bathing due to “high turbidity” in the catchment.

Emergency kits should contain food, bottled water and medication for three to four days, pet supplies, torches with batteries and a radio.

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