Tropical Cyclone Alfred is expected to bring heavy rainfall, damaging winds and potential flooding to Brisbane and surrounding areas in the coming days. As carers, it’s essential to take extra steps to ensure both your safety and the wellbeing of those you support. Below are  preparations to help you stay safe before, during and after the cyclone. Helpful Resources Get Ready QueenslandGet Ready Queensland is a year-round program helping all Queenslanders prepare for natural disasters. Being prepared before a disaster hits could be the difference between staying safe or putting yourself in danger. Create an emergency plan at Get Ready QLD. The easy to follow guide will help you know your risks, make a safety plan and make an emergency kit. Bureau of MeteorologyVisit the Bureau of Meteorology for regular forecasts, warnings, monitoring and advice. Local CouncilYou can sign up to Brisbane City Council’s Severe Weather Alerts here, or visit the following emergency pages: Redlands City Council, Moreton Bay, Ipswich, Logan, Gold Coast and Sunshine Coast. ABC RadioYou can pre-program your local ABC radio station into your preferred digital music service and on your battery operated radio, so that you can tune into warnings if the internet goes down. ABC EmergencyThe