LOGAN SES has had almost 100 calls for help since midnight on Sunday as heavy rain falls across the city.
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Logan City Council is also responding to the situation as more people look for help.
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The council has opened its Local Disaster Co-ordination Centre in response to the weather event, as well as a second outlet for residents to collect sandbags.
Sandbags are now available until 4pm from Logan Village's SES depot at 1464 Waterford Tamborine Road.
Residents can also collect sandbags from the Logan East SES depot at Winnetts Road, Daisy Hill, until 4pm.
Council's coordination centre will work with the organisation's disaster management partners to ensure community safety and to protect council assets.
Hundreds of millimetres of rain has fallen in parts of the city over the last few days and more is expected today, along with possible thunderstorms.
A major flood warning has been issued for the Logan River. A moderate warning remains in place for the Albert River.
Cusack Lane at Jimboomba is closed. Other flooded roads include Waterford Tamborine Road at Belivah Creek and Luscombe Bridge.
At noon today, Albert, Logan and Oxley rivers were rising, along with Henderson Creek.
Slacks and Scrubby Creeks were elevated but steady.
For a full list of flood-affected roads go to: disaster.logan.qld.gov.au.
Residents are advised to listen to their radio (River FM 94.9FM, 101FM or ABC radio 612AM) and/or the television for the latest information and warnings and download and register for the Logan Early Warning App.
Residents should also check the Bureau of Meteorology website for weather warnings.
Council also recommends avoiding contact with floodwaters for up to five days after the heavy rainfall and elevated water levels due to potential risks from bacteria carried into waterways from runoff.
The Logan SES has had 92 calls for help since midnight Sunday.
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