Grandchester Community Flood Awareness Guide

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Floods happen in GRANDCHESTER4
Preparing today means you’ll be ready tomorrow.4
The Grandchester community5
A guide by locals, for locals6
Information to help you prepare6
Grandchester Flood Totem Pole7
A history of flooding in GRANDCHESTER8
Brisbane River catchment and floodplain9
Flood behaviour in Grandchester10
Flood forecasting11
Grandchester’s flood warning tools12
Flood warnings and what they mean15
Flood Watch15
Flood Warning15
Australian Warning System16
How to prepare for flooding17
Get Ready in 3 simple steps17
Evacuation and isolation18
Planning for your needs19
Quick guide to flood emergency information20
Help in times of disaster22
Donate22
Volunteer22
Visiting impacted areas22
Grandchester Flood Awareness: At a Glance23
Further reading24
Ipswich Integrated Catchment Plan24
Brisbane River Strategic Floodplain Management Plan24
Brisbane River Catchment Flood Study24
Ipswich City Council Historical Flood Information24
YOUR EMERGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION25
Restrictions on Use27

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