An Emergency Alert has been issued by the Somerset Regional Council for people in Cressbrook Creek and Toogoolawah. It is advising that the Cressbrook Dam is expected to spill, affecting Cressbrook Creek and Toogoolawah with possible increased flooding. Residents should warn their neighbours, secure their property and belongings and make plans to move to higher ground. Further advice will be issued within the next 12 hours when the dam starts spiling. For more information listen to ABC radio or visit http://disaster.somerset.qld.gov.au . For life threatening emergency assistance call Triple Zero (000) and for flood assistance contact the SES on 132 500.