**This Emergency Alert has been cancelled.**

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An Emergency Alert (Watch and Act) has been issued for Douglas from Douglas Shire Council.

Council advises that localised widespread flooding is occurring across the Douglas Shire. 

Residents should prepare their properties, check on others and avoid travel on roads where possible. Prepare to move to higher ground if required, as conditions could change quickly. 

For more information, listen to local radio or visit https://dashboard.douglas.qld.gov.au/. Stay up to date with the latest information from the Bureau of Meteorology. For flood assistance, contact the SES on 132 500. If your life is in danger, call Triple-Zero (000).