An EMERGENCY ALERT has been issued at 12pm Tuesday January 27 by Etheridge Shire Council.

Helicopter support not available today due to bad weather.

Helicopter support may be available tomorrow if conditions improve.

SHELTER IN PLACE.

Remain at evacuation point at high part of Einasleigh-Forsyth road as conditions may worsen in Einasleigh overnight.

STAY AWAY FROM DANGEROUS POWERLINES AND INUNDATED HOUSES.

Go to Etheridge Shire Council Facebook or disaster dashboard for further information.

If your life is in danger call triple zero.

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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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