As Cyclone Alfred approaches, SSKB Strata Management remains committed to keeping you informed with regular updates. Your safety, along with that of our staff, is our highest priority. Please review the following essential information to ensure you are fully prepared.
Emergency Alert – Save This Number +61 444 444 444
With Cyclone Alfred expected to make landfall on Thursday evening, it is crucial for all residents to receive timely emergency updates.
⚠ Emergency Alert text messages are sent to everyone in affected areas during disasters. These alerts provide potentially life-saving information, including evacuation notices and safety instructions.
What You Need to Do:
✅ Save the Emergency Alert number (+61 444 444 444) as a contact.
✅ Mark it as a favourite so it doesn’t get missed.
✅ Check your settings to ensure the number isn’t blocked.
Cyclone Forecast and Safety Preparations
Cyclone Alfred is expected to bring damaging winds, heavy rain, and flash flooding. Now is the time to finalise your preparations and stay updated on official warnings. For the latest safety information, visit the Bureau of Meteorology.
Office Closures and Business Continuity
To ensure the wellbeing of our team, SSKB offices in Brisbane, Sunshine Coast, Gold Coast, and Tweed Heads will be closed on Thursday, 6th March, and Friday, 7th March. However, where possible, our staff will be working remotely to continue supporting you.
Any scheduled meetings will be moved to Microsoft Teams or postponed for the safety of our clients and staff. We remain available via email and phone for urgent matters.
Current Weather Update
🔺 Current Status: Cyclone Alfred remains a Category 2 system with sustained winds of 95 km/h and gusts up to 130 km/h.
🔺 Location: 345 km east of Brisbane, 315 km east of the Gold Coast.
🔺 Movement: Tracking west at 16 km/h, expected to cross the coast early Friday.
🔺 Forecast Landfall: Between Maroochydore and Coolangatta.
Key Warnings:
🔺 Damaging Winds – Gusts up to 120 km/h expected from late Wednesday across southeast Queensland and northeast NSW.
🔺 Destructive Gusts – Up to 155 km/h possible near and south of the cyclone’s track from Thursday afternoon.
🔺 Storm Tide Risk – Dangerous coastal inundation possible, especially near high tide early Friday.
🔺 Heavy Rainfall & Flooding – Life-threatening flash flooding possible late Thursday into Friday.
🔺 Beach Erosion & Damaging Surf – Significant impact likely on exposed beaches.
Areas Affected: 🌀 Warning Zone: Double Island Point to Grafton, including Brisbane, Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast, Byron Bay & Ballina.
For updates and safety advice, visit the Bureau of Meteorology.
Key Emergency Contacts:
📞 SES (State Emergency Service) – 132 500 (Flood & storm assistance)
📞 Emergency Services (Fire, Police, Ambulance) – 000
📞 Energex (Power Outages & Emergencies – QLD) – 13 62 62
📞 Essential Energy (Power Outages – NSW) – 13 20 80
📞 Bureau of Meteorology (Cyclone Updates) – www.bom.gov.au
📞 QLD Government Disaster Hub – www.disaster.qld.gov.au
📞 NSW State Emergency Information – www.nsw.gov.au/emergency
Urgent Repairs & Assistance For immediate assistance with urgent repairs, contact Johns Lyng Strata Services on 1300 092 863.
Maintenance Issues Your first point of contact should be your Building Manager, Caretaker, or On-Site representative.
Click here to download the QFES Tropical Cyclone Preparedness Guide.
Stay safe and take care,
Daniel Herbert
SSKB Strata Management
