Severe weather from Tropical Cyclone Alfred is predicted to affect many parts of south-east Queensland over the coming days. This weather system is forecast to bring significant heavy rainfall, strong winds, flash flooding.
Here’s some things to keep in mind:
- Get ready for Cyclone Alfred – https://www.getready.qld.gov.au/
- School Closures and Updates – Find the latest school closures at closures.qld.edu.au. Schools will also update families directly.
- ABC Local Radio – For emergency broadcasts, tune in to your nearest station. Find your frequency https://reception.abc.net.au/
- Queensland Government Disaster Management – https://www.disaster.qld.gov.au/
Tuckshop Resources and Tips
Here’ s a few ways to prepare to limit loss of product, keeping in mind schools may close with short notice:
- Apply discounts to your foods, especially milk products and iceblocks. As soon as you know of closures, drastically decrease price.
- Change your menu to use up as much fridge and freezer stock in case of power outages.
- Inform school staff they can shop from your fridge/freezer as soon as we know of any school closures, at or around cost price.
- Move everything from cold room and small freezers to a walk in to help keep it frozen longer.
This will greatly reduce the amount of lost food if power is out for more than 12 hours.
Useful resources
Cooking with Pantry and Freezer Staples – https://qast.org.au/…/cooking-with-pantry-and-freezer…/
Food Safety during Power Outages – https://qast.org.au/res…/food-safety-during-power-outages/
Stay safe, Queensland! Look out for one another and follow official updates.
Insurance claims
For all insurance enquiries and claims, please contact Marsh directly via email: pandcsqld@marsh.com or phone (07) 3115 4555.
You also can find Insurance-related forms and more information here – https://bit.ly/3Decu3R.
Claims Notification Advice – if possible, make sure you to take photographs of everything PRIOR to cleaning up and disposure.
