EnviroMatters-Spring-Summer-2020_

What is a flood? Ipswich has a complex flood profile due to our location on both the Bremer and Brisbane River floodplains with ten major creeks flowing into these rivers. No two floods are the same. There are generally three main flood types, and some flood events result from a combination of one or more types.

OVERLAND FLOW: takes place as water travels over the land during heavy rainfall events. Generally occurs over a short period of time.

CREEK FLOODING: occurs when intense rain falls over a creek catchment causing the creek levels to rise. Often quick, with limited warning.

RIVER FLOODING: occurs when widespread and prolonged rain falls over a river catchment.

BE FLOOD READY

Information before, during or after a flood event LOG ON square-full Download the FREE MyIpswich Alerts app from Google Play / Apple Store square-full Visit Ipswich.qld.gov.au/ emergency regularly for updates square-full Visit FACEBOOK-SQUARE and TWITTER-SQUARE > Bureau of Meteorology

Don’t wait until it’s too late square-full Find out your property’s flood risk – visit Ipswich.qld.gov.au/ emergency square-full Get the insurance you need square-full Prepare a Household Emergency Plan square-full Prepare an Emergency Kit square-full Tune in for regular warnings and updates square-full Store valuables and poisons well above ground level square-full Know how to turn off your

Be flood safe square-full Don’t drink flood waters square-full Don’t play in flood waters or near storm water drains square-full Don’t walk or drive through flood waters What can I do? square-full Avoid altering the ground level around an identified storm water path which will naturally head down hill, often across private property square-full Ensure driveways and paved surfaces direct surface flow away from your garage and house square-full Avoid blocking the path of storm water and drains

> Ipswich City Council > Queensland Fire and Emergency Services > Queensland Police

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