An evacuation centre for City of Logan residents displaced by rising floodwaters is now open at the Logan Metro Sports & Events Centre in Crestmead.
Those who have had to leave their homes due to inundation, extensive power outages or isolation, can access the evacuation centre at 357 Browns Plains Road.
The evacuation centre is being coordinated 24/7 by Red Cross and volunteers.
The facility will provide:
- showers
- limited food and drinks (with catering provided by the Salvation Army)
- beds and blankets
There will be no COVID-19 vaccination restrictions in place, and RAT tests will be available for any symptomatic people, Council said in a statement.
Pets can be brought to the evacuation centre, but they will be taken offsite for care at no cost by Council’s animal management officers.
City of Logan Mayor, Darren Power commended the local community for its resilience since the severe weather event began last Friday.
“We are facing a serious and widespread emergency but it has been heartening to see our community band together at this very challenging time,” Mayor Power said.
“With several local waterways and rivers still approaching their flood peaks, residents should remain alert and be prepared to act, whether that means moving to higher ground, or taking appropriate steps to protect their properties.
“Volunteers and staff across our City have worked hard today to be able to provide our community with places of refuge and rest.
“I encourage everyone to make use of these facilities as appropriate and to continue to be patient as our emergency services respond to calls for assistance.”
Logan residents are being asked to conserve water where possible due to water supply concerns at the Mt Crosby and North Pine treatment plants. Seqwater has advised that water quality is not being affected, Council confirmed
