**This Emergency Alert has been cancelled.**

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An Emergency Alert (Watch and Act) has been issued for Laidley from the Lockyer Valley Regional Council.

Council advises flooding may occur in the Laidley town area and water levels may rise rapidly. Residents in low lying areas are encouraged to enact their emergency plan. 

The Laidley State High School evacuation centre will open for those seeking safe shelter. 

Stay up to date with the latest information from the Bureau. Listen to local radio or visit disaster.lvrc.qld.gov.au for more information. 

For flood assistance contact the State Emergency Service (SES) on 132 500. For life threatening emergencies phone Triple Zero (000).