Evacuation facilities are available at the Kedron-Wavell Services Club in Chermside and the Chandler Arena at the Sleeman Sports Complex. Do you know what to bring if you have to evacuate? Where do you go if you have pets? Find out below.
Kedron-Wavell Services Club
North Brisbane residents who are evacuating to safety can seek temporary shelter at the Kedron-Wavell Services Club on Kittyhawk Drive in Chermside.
Brisbane City Council Emergency Management Team has opened the facility for evacuees as of Sunday, 27 Feb 2022, 2:00 p.m. The operators of Kedron-Wavell Services Club have also issued a statement confirming that they are operating as a Level 1 Evacuation Centre thus normal activities will have to pause.
Make an Evacuation Kit
Evacuees are advised to bring the following items to the temporary shelter:
- Mobile phone and charger
- Spare clothing
- Toiletries
- Important documents (e.g. insurance papers, passports, birth certificates, backup of computer files)
- Necessary medication and prescriptions
- Needs for infants such as formula or nappies
- Bedding, pillow, and blankets
The facility may also accept trained service animals, provided they are leashed, muzzled, and securely transported. Pet owners must pack their dog or cat’s food and litter tray as well.
Families with Pets
Only service dogs are accepted at the Kedron-Wavell Services Club.
For families who have pets, they may check for spaces at the Chandler Arena at Sleeman Sports Complex located at Old Cleveland Road and Tilley Road in Chandler.
For further assistance, residents may phone the evacuation team via 07 3403 8888.
Online Flood Forecast Per Suburb
Meanwhile, residents may also check the online flood forecast per suburb. Council will regularly update the February 2022 Severe Weather Event page. Residents are advised to plan ahead and check for safe routes using the forecast tool and map should they need to leave their homes.
Everyone must also take note to avoid entering flood water, either by walking or driving through, as there could be dangerous debris from the Brisbane river.
