An EMERGENCY ALERT has been issued at 11am Tuesday January 27 by Etheridge Shire Council.

This is a FLOOD EMERGENCY WARNING message from Etheridge Shire Council. Flooding is HAPPENING NOW in the Copperfield dam. Residents in low lying areas near Copperfield River need to LEAVE IMMEDIATELY. Conditions are very dangerous. Activate your Copperfield Dam evacuation plan NOW.

Listen to local radio or go to dashboard.etheridge.qld.gov.au.

For assistance with a life-threatening situation phone Triple Zero (000) immediately.

For assistance with non-life-threatening situations — such as help with a damaged roof or storm damage — phone SES on 132 500.

Keep up to date with the latest weather advice at Queensland Warnings Summary (bom.gov.au).

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