Karalee Community Flood Awareness Guide

FLOODS HAPPEN IN KARALEE, BARELLAN POINT AND CHUWAR

Preparing today means you’ll be ready tomorrow Karalee and Barellan Point are situated between the Brisbane and Bremer rivers and are communities that regularly experience flooding. Chuwar, located just west of Karalee and bordered by the Brisbane River to the north, is also prone to flood impacts. Resilience begins with awareness and preparation. While flooding is most common during Queensland’s severe weather season (from 1 November through to 30 April), in Karalee, Barellan Point and Chuwar it can happen at any time. That’s why being ready for floods is essential all year round. This Karalee, Barellan Point and Chuwar Community Flood Awareness Guide (guide) draws from local knowledge, historical flood data and community feedback to provide practical steps to protect what matters most. Information in this guide will help you better understand local flood risks and prepare in advance. By preparing your family, home, business or community organisation, you take control and help build resilience for yourself and those around you. When each of us takes responsibility and actions to prepare, the whole community can respond more effectively and recover from floods faster. Use this guide to help you prepare for the future in ways that work best for you and your household.

Brisbane River flooding Colleges Crossing Recreation Reserve, Chuwar, February 2022. Flood Ipswich © Kathie Nichols | Dreamstime.com

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