AFTER wild storms lashed the Ipswich region in recent weeks – toppling trees, flooding streets and leaving homes without power – the Salvation Army is urging residents to brace for more severe weather in the months ahead.

The Salvation Army Emergency Services (SAES) says the official disaster season has only just begun, and with forecasts predicting a hot, volatile summer, now is the time to prepare.

The Bureau of Meteorology’s outlook for the High Risk Weather Season, which runs from October to April, warns of increased bushfire danger, heightened heat risks, and a greater chance of flooding.

SAES Head Daryl Crowden said households shouldn’t wait until disaster strikes to get ready.

“Severe weather events can happen at any time during the year, but the highest likelihood of extreme di

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