THREAT IS REDUCED - Warning Level: Advice

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19th December 2023

THREAT IS REDUCED – Cassowary Coast – flood as at 8:00am Tuesday, 19 December 2023

Warning level: ADVICE

Warning area: Affected Areas Cassowary Coast

This warning is from Cassowary Coast Local Disaster Management Group

Flooding has eased and the water is dropping. If you left, it is now safe to come back. Be careful of damage especially fallen power lines and flooded electrical systems in your home.

Impacts in your area

  • Roads and buildings have been badly damaged. Visit QLD Traffic to find out about closed roads or call 13 19 40.
  • Power and water may be off in some places. These will be restored when it is safe. For power outage information, visit Ergon
  • There is a lot of mud and rubbish on the ground and in the water.
  • There could be more spiders, rats and snakes inside. 

    What you should do

  • Return to your home or business to check the damage.
  • Stay away from creeks, rivers and drains.
  • If you have children make sure they are with you or an adult you trust.
  • Drive slowly, obey all road signs and never drive through floodwaters. If the road is flooded or damaged, go another way.
  • Stay away from the area unless you live or work there, or you are helping

 

If your home or business has been flooded 

  • Check for building damage before you go inside.
  • Have all electrical and gas equipment professionally tested before use.
  • If water went above power points have the house checked by an electrician before turning the power back on.
  • Clean and dry out the building as soon as you can. 
  • Be careful where you walk – do not trip or slip.
  • Protect your health and safety:
    • Wear strong boots, gloves and protective clothing when cleaning up. 
    • Wash your hands and clothes often.
    • Do not eat food that has touched floodwater or mud.
    • Throw away food that should be kept cold or frozen if you lost power.
    • Drink only fresh drinking water, like bottled water.

For flood and storm emergency help, call the SES on 132 500 or download the SES Assistance Queensland app. Help yourself and others if you can.

Support and recovery help

  • Community flood recovery assistance can be found here: https://www.cassowarycoast.qld.gov.au/flood-recovery-assistance
  • Residents requiring assistance can call the Community Recovery Hotline on 1800 173 349 for help.
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  • Residents can call the SES on 132500 to log a request for assistance with hose out of their flooded home.
  • For general relief and recovery information go to getready.qld.gov.au/after-disaster.
  • Natural disasters can affect your mental health. If you need help, call any of these groups: 
  • Lifeline: Go to www.lifeline.org.au or phone 13 11 14.
  • Beyond Blue: Go to www.beyondblue.org.au or phone 1300 224 636.
  • Kids Helpline: Go to www.kidshelpline.com.au or phone 1800 551 800.

This will be the last warning issued for flooding on the Cassowary Coast.