{"id":173964,"date":"2017-03-29T13:06:12","date_gmt":"2017-03-29T03:06:12","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/southburnett.com.au\/news2\/?p=173964"},"modified":"2020-09-19T17:42:20","modified_gmt":"2020-09-19T07:42:20","slug":"it-its-flooded-forget-it","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/southburnett.com.au\/news2\/2017\/03\/29\/it-its-flooded-forget-it\/","title":{"rendered":"It It’s Flooded … Forget It!"},"content":{"rendered":"
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FLASHBACK to 2013 with water across River Road in Kingaroy … Thursday’s rain may not get this heavy but the same rules apply: “If it’s flooded forget it!” (Photo: Peter Verbakel)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Deputy Opposition Leader Deb Frecklington<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

March 29, 2017<\/strong><\/p>\n

Member for Nanango Deb Frecklington has warned residents to be vigilant over the next few days as the remnants of Cyclone Debbie head our way.<\/p>\n

Mrs Frecklington said reports were predicting heavy rainfall in the South Burnett and she was keen to ensure the community stayed safe.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt is possible we will see extensive rainfall across the region, and as we all know, our creeks and waterways are prone to flooding during these types of events,” she said.<\/p>\n

\u201cI would encourage people to stay off the roads if possible, and remember, if it\u2019s flooded, forget it.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe flooding events in 2011 and 2013 have taught our region much in regards to being prepared and staying out of flooded waters, but I hope things don\u2019t get as bad as they have previously.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe rain, though will bring much relief for our farmers who have been struggling with such a long dry period and I know many are counting on this weather filling dams and aquifers.”<\/p>\n