**This emergency alert has been cancelled.** 

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An Emergency Alert has been issued for Douglas Shire from Douglas Shire Council.

Council advises destructive winds from Tropical Cyclone Jasper are likely in the next 12-24 hours. Take shelter now in the strongest part of the building you are in. For more information, listen to local radio or visit dashboard.douglas.qld.gov.au. For cyclone assistance call SES on 132 500. In a life-threatening emergency dial Triple-Zero (000).