Tag: emergency food supplies
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Southeast Queensland’s Logan Hit by Severe Floods and Damage
In late February and early March 2022, Southeast Queensland faced a severe weather event, with over 700mm of rainfall in some areas and the Logan River swelling to levels not seen since the 2017 floods. Approximately 300 properties in Logan were affected, leaving communities isolated and without power for days. Quick Dam QD65-2 5′ Barrier…
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Queensland Braces for Tropical Cyclone Alfred Impacts, Precautions Urged
The Queensland Police Service (QPS) is always prepared to respond to severe weather events, including Tropical Cyclone Alfred, which is currently heading towards Southeast Queensland. While cyclones rarely impact this region, residents are being urged to start preparations early due to the potential dangers cyclones pose, such as high winds, heavy rainfall, flash flooding, and…
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Disaster Recovery Allowance Available for Cyclone-Affected Queensland Residents
Residents affected by Tropical Cyclone Alfred in Queensland and northern New South Wales can now access the Disaster Recovery Allowance, a government support initiative confirmed by Prime Minister Anthony Albanese. The application process for this assistance was made available starting at 2 pm today through the myGOV website. The recovery from this disaster is expected…