Update: Free travel on all Translink services until Friday 21st of January as buses resume in areas of Brisbane. Check the Translink website for more information. Remember to avoid unnecessary travel.
We have added links to volunteering websites. Remember you need to register to volunteer officially. You can always help someone out unofficially so long as they give you permission.
If you want to donate any goods, please hold onto them as a number of volunteering staff are overwhelmed and need to use their time helping people rather than sorting donations.
has ongoing updates of the details in Queensland: aus-art.deviantart.com/blog/37…
From all of us at we hope that you're safe and well during this time. A number of areas in Queensland are now flooded, being evacuated or even cut off.
We've put together a number of links and such to find all the information you need if you're worried about friends or loved ones.
We have added links to volunteering websites. Remember you need to register to volunteer officially. You can always help someone out unofficially so long as they give you permission.
If you want to donate any goods, please hold onto them as a number of volunteering staff are overwhelmed and need to use their time helping people rather than sorting donations.
has ongoing updates of the details in Queensland: aus-art.deviantart.com/blog/37…
From all of us at we hope that you're safe and well during this time. A number of areas in Queensland are now flooded, being evacuated or even cut off.
We've put together a number of links and such to find all the information you need if you're worried about friends or loved ones.
News
Offical Death Toll: 16
Watch ABC News 24 online
Jan 14 11:30am Media Conference
24/7 Queensland floods info centre
Offical Death Toll: 16
Watch ABC News 24 online
Jan 14 11:30am Media Conference
24/7 Queensland floods info centre
Volunteering
Remember you need to register for volunteering so people can direct you to where you are most needed and to ensure people are who they say they are.
Emergency volunteering: www.emergencyvolunteering.com.…
Note: If the above site is down (and only if it is down) use the following link:
Volunteering Qld: spreadsheets.google.com/formRe…
Brisbane Floods Volunteer Community: www.facebook.com/home.php?sk=g…
Remember you need to register for volunteering so people can direct you to where you are most needed and to ensure people are who they say they are.
Emergency volunteering: www.emergencyvolunteering.com.…
Note: If the above site is down (and only if it is down) use the following link:
Volunteering Qld: spreadsheets.google.com/formRe…
Brisbane Floods Volunteer Community: www.facebook.com/home.php?sk=g…
Hotlines
Police
Call 000 only in a life-threatening emergency.
In non-urgent situations call 131 444.
Policelink Flood Information Hotline
Relatives and friends seeking information about people in flood affected areas should call 1300 993 191
International calls: +61 7 3055 6220
Disaster Recovery Hotline: 1800 173 349
Traffic and Travel information
Call 13 19 40
RACQ road closures
Call 1300 130 595
SES Flood Storm Emergency line
Call 132 500
Community Recovery Hotline
People experiencing personal hardship due to the flooding can call 1800 173 349.
Toowoomba, Murphy's Creek, Grantham and Withcott hotline
An information hotline has been set up for relatives and friends of people affected by flooding in the Toowoomba, Murphy's Creek, Grantham and Withcott areas. Call 1300 993 191.
ENERGEX
Call 13 62 62 for information on power outages. There have been some unplanned outages in areas due to flooding.
Police
Call 000 only in a life-threatening emergency.
In non-urgent situations call 131 444.
Policelink Flood Information Hotline
Relatives and friends seeking information about people in flood affected areas should call 1300 993 191
International calls: +61 7 3055 6220
Disaster Recovery Hotline: 1800 173 349
Traffic and Travel information
Call 13 19 40
RACQ road closures
Call 1300 130 595
SES Flood Storm Emergency line
Call 132 500
Community Recovery Hotline
People experiencing personal hardship due to the flooding can call 1800 173 349.
Toowoomba, Murphy's Creek, Grantham and Withcott hotline
An information hotline has been set up for relatives and friends of people affected by flooding in the Toowoomba, Murphy's Creek, Grantham and Withcott areas. Call 1300 993 191.
ENERGEX
Call 13 62 62 for information on power outages. There have been some unplanned outages in areas due to flooding.
Weather and Flood information
Flood Hints and Tips: www.facebook.com/pages/Brisban…
Bureau of Meteorology
The BOM website has up to date weather information, including up-coming forecasts
www.bom.gov.au/qld
Flood information: www.bom.gov.au/qld/flood/info.…
Warnings and River Height Bulletins
www.bom.gov.au/qld/flood/
ABC Qld Flood Crisis Map
ABC Affected Towns Map
Brisbane suburbs at risk of flooding
Predicated Flood Areas
* Whole of Brisbane [PDF, 1.8Mb] - www.bom.gov.au/qld/images/Whol…
* Brisbane South [PDF, 5.7Mb] - www.bom.gov.au/qld/images/Bris…
* Brisbane East [PDF, 5.5Mb] - www.bom.gov.au/qld/images/Bris…
* Brisbane West [PDF, 3.7Mb] - www.bom.gov.au/qld/images/Bris…
River Heights
Brisbane River, City: www.bom.gov.au/fwo/IDQ65389/ID…
Bremer River, Ipswich: www.bom.gov.au/fwo/IDQ65389/ID…
Flood Hints and Tips: www.facebook.com/pages/Brisban…
Bureau of Meteorology
The BOM website has up to date weather information, including up-coming forecasts
www.bom.gov.au/qld
Flood information: www.bom.gov.au/qld/flood/info.…
Warnings and River Height Bulletins
www.bom.gov.au/qld/flood/
ABC Qld Flood Crisis Map
ABC Affected Towns Map
Brisbane suburbs at risk of flooding
Predicated Flood Areas
* Whole of Brisbane [PDF, 1.8Mb] - www.bom.gov.au/qld/images/Whol…
* Brisbane South [PDF, 5.7Mb] - www.bom.gov.au/qld/images/Bris…
* Brisbane East [PDF, 5.5Mb] - www.bom.gov.au/qld/images/Bris…
* Brisbane West [PDF, 3.7Mb] - www.bom.gov.au/qld/images/Bris…
River Heights
Brisbane River, City: www.bom.gov.au/fwo/IDQ65389/ID…
Bremer River, Ipswich: www.bom.gov.au/fwo/IDQ65389/ID…
Traffic and Roads
Traffic and Travel information
Call 13 19 40 or go to www.131940.qld.gov.au
RACQ road closure site
Call 1300 130 595 or go to www.racq.com.au/travel/Maps_and_Directions/road_conditions
Translink Public Transport service updates
Traffic and Travel information
Call 13 19 40 or go to www.131940.qld.gov.au
RACQ road closure site
Call 1300 130 595 or go to www.racq.com.au/travel/Maps_and_Directions/road_conditions
Translink Public Transport service updates
Police Updates
Includes regular updates on flood and evacuation information.
Queensland Police Twitter page
www.twitter.com/qpsmedia
Qld State Disaster Coordinator - Deputy Commissioner Ian Stewart’s Twitter page
www.twitter.com/QldSDC
Further information
Includes regular updates on flood and evacuation information.
Queensland Police Twitter page
www.twitter.com/qpsmedia
Qld State Disaster Coordinator - Deputy Commissioner Ian Stewart’s Twitter page
www.twitter.com/QldSDC
Further information
Appeals and Support
Premier’s Flood Relief appeal
The best way is to donate to the Premier’s Flood Relief appeal:
www.qld.gov.au/floods
Or call 1800 219 028
St Vincent de Paul Society Flood Appeal
St Vincent de Paul Society Queensland has opened the Vinnies Christmas Flood Appeal to assist Queenslanders affected by flooding. St Vincent de Paul Society Volunteers in affected areas report that what they need now is funds.
www.vinnies.org.au/home-qld
Support and Assistance for those affected: www.qld.gov.au/floods/support.…
Premier’s Flood Relief appeal
The best way is to donate to the Premier’s Flood Relief appeal:
www.qld.gov.au/floods
Or call 1800 219 028
St Vincent de Paul Society Flood Appeal
St Vincent de Paul Society Queensland has opened the Vinnies Christmas Flood Appeal to assist Queenslanders affected by flooding. St Vincent de Paul Society Volunteers in affected areas report that what they need now is funds.
www.vinnies.org.au/home-qld
Support and Assistance for those affected: www.qld.gov.au/floods/support.…
If you know of any other information, please let us know.
If you are looking for particular information, let us know and we'll help you where we can.
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