🚨Emergency warnings in Far North Queensland 🚨
The flooding in Cairns and Far North Queensland has reached dangerous levels, and the Bureau of Meteorology says heavy rainfall is expected to continue for most of today.
The new Queensland Premier, Steven Miles has recently completed a press conference, which was interpreted in Auslan. The link is on Deaf Connect’s Facebook page:
/ 1216195929545998
ES crews are actively evacuating people in the areas surrounding Cairns, including Holloway Beach and Yorkeys Knob. The entire town of Wujal Wujal is being evacuated as well.
The greatest concern now is access to supplies, including drinking water,
food and fuel for generators. Make sure you save water to drink wherever you can.
The state government has said Cairns, Mareeba, Tablelands and Cassowary Coast, and some parts of Cook Shire will now be eligible for Personal Hardship Assistance to cover emergency essentials like food and medicine. This is $180 for individuals or up to $900 for families of 9 or more.
You can apply for the grants at this website: www.qld.gov.au/.../eligib.../...
The Deaf Connect office has been flooded and will be closed until further notice.
Deaf Connect staff have been in constant contact with the local community across the weekend, and today - and everyone has reported to be safe. I want to take a moment to thank Callie Rigby, our Service Access Facilitator, who has been working hard to keep our clients connected to information.
We hope everyone in Far North Queensland can stay safe and please reach out if you require any assistance.