Premier's Disaster Relief Appeal Fund (North Queensland Floods)
http://www.redcross.org.au/QLD/services_disresp_nqfloods2009.htm
Red Cross support workers are currently operating in Ingham and Townsville to help with flood evacuation and recovery efforts in Northern Queensland.
We are working with Hinchinbrook Shire Council to manage the Ingham Evacuation Centre which has moved to the Pavilion in the Ingham Showgrounds in Cooper Street, and with the Department of Communities at Flood Recovery Centres in both Ingham and Townsville.
Evacuation Centre
Location: the Pavilion, Ingham Showgrounds, Cooper St, Ingham
Opening hours: 24 hours, 7 days a week
Recovery Centre
Location: Ingham's Royal Hotel, 46 Lannercost St, Ingham
Opening hours: 9am - 5pm Monday to Saturday,
Phone: 1800 173 349
As the floods subside, Red Cross in partnership with the Department of Communities will send outreach workers door to door in flood affected areas to check on the health and well being of local residents.
How you can help those affected by the flooding
The Queensland Government has launched a Premier's Disaster Relief Appeal Fund. Donations can be made at any of the major banks:
· Commonwealth
· Westpac
· National Australia Bank
· ANZ
· Suncorp Metway and
· Bank of Queensland.
Cheques should be made out to the Premier's Disaster Relief Appeal Fund. Donors can also contact the Smart Services Queensland Call Centre on 1800 173 349 with their credit card details. This line will be open 24 hours a day. All donations of $2.00 or more to the appeal will be tax deductible.
Red Cross is not able to accept donated items such as of clothing, bedding or food because it often costs more to collect and transport the goods than to purchase them from local businesses. Currently we are focused on having the flexibility to source items to meet people's immediate needs. Unfortunately we are not aware of any other charity accepting goods at this time.
Blood donations in Queensland are currently in short supply. Please call 13 14 95 for your nearest blood donation centre.
Information for people affected by flooding in North Queensland
Red Cross is distributing an Emergency REDiplan booklet on how to clean up after flooding. Click here to obtain copies of the booklet or call 1800 733 111.
Financial assistance is available from the Ingham Recovery Centre.
You can obtain advice on Federal Government assistance available through Centrelink, and State Government assistance available through the Department of Communities Services(DoCS).There are certain criteria that need to be met for assistance to be granted and these can be discussed at the Recovery Centre.
For further information on Federal and State Government financial assistance, you can contact Smart Services Queensland on 1800 173 349. The Australian Government Disaster Recovery Payment Line is 180 22 22.
If your property is damaged and you are in urgent need of assistance, please call the State Emergency Service on 132 500.
If your power is off, please call Ergon on 13 1670.
Hinchinbrook Shire Council can be contacted on (07) 4776 4600 or visit www.hinchinbrook.qld.gov.au
Townsville City Council can be contacted on (07) 4727 9000 or visit www.townsville.qld.gov.au
To report phone faults contact Telstra on 13 22 03 or Optus on 13 13 44
Go to the Education Queensland website at www.education.qld.gov.au for information on schools.
Updates on the weather can be gained from the Bureau of Meteorology website at www.bom.gov.au.
http://www.redcross.org.au/QLD/services_disresp_nqfloods2009.htm
Red Cross support workers are currently operating in Ingham and Townsville to help with flood evacuation and recovery efforts in Northern Queensland.
We are working with Hinchinbrook Shire Council to manage the Ingham Evacuation Centre which has moved to the Pavilion in the Ingham Showgrounds in Cooper Street, and with the Department of Communities at Flood Recovery Centres in both Ingham and Townsville.
Evacuation Centre
Location: the Pavilion, Ingham Showgrounds, Cooper St, Ingham
Opening hours: 24 hours, 7 days a week
Recovery Centre
Location: Ingham's Royal Hotel, 46 Lannercost St, Ingham
Opening hours: 9am - 5pm Monday to Saturday,
Phone: 1800 173 349
As the floods subside, Red Cross in partnership with the Department of Communities will send outreach workers door to door in flood affected areas to check on the health and well being of local residents.
How you can help those affected by the flooding
The Queensland Government has launched a Premier's Disaster Relief Appeal Fund. Donations can be made at any of the major banks:
· Commonwealth
· Westpac
· National Australia Bank
· ANZ
· Suncorp Metway and
· Bank of Queensland.
Cheques should be made out to the Premier's Disaster Relief Appeal Fund. Donors can also contact the Smart Services Queensland Call Centre on 1800 173 349 with their credit card details. This line will be open 24 hours a day. All donations of $2.00 or more to the appeal will be tax deductible.
Red Cross is not able to accept donated items such as of clothing, bedding or food because it often costs more to collect and transport the goods than to purchase them from local businesses. Currently we are focused on having the flexibility to source items to meet people's immediate needs. Unfortunately we are not aware of any other charity accepting goods at this time.
Blood donations in Queensland are currently in short supply. Please call 13 14 95 for your nearest blood donation centre.
Information for people affected by flooding in North Queensland
Red Cross is distributing an Emergency REDiplan booklet on how to clean up after flooding. Click here to obtain copies of the booklet or call 1800 733 111.
Financial assistance is available from the Ingham Recovery Centre.
You can obtain advice on Federal Government assistance available through Centrelink, and State Government assistance available through the Department of Communities Services(DoCS).There are certain criteria that need to be met for assistance to be granted and these can be discussed at the Recovery Centre.
For further information on Federal and State Government financial assistance, you can contact Smart Services Queensland on 1800 173 349. The Australian Government Disaster Recovery Payment Line is 180 22 22.
If your property is damaged and you are in urgent need of assistance, please call the State Emergency Service on 132 500.
If your power is off, please call Ergon on 13 1670.
Hinchinbrook Shire Council can be contacted on (07) 4776 4600 or visit www.hinchinbrook.qld.gov.au
Townsville City Council can be contacted on (07) 4727 9000 or visit www.townsville.qld.gov.au
To report phone faults contact Telstra on 13 22 03 or Optus on 13 13 44
Go to the Education Queensland website at www.education.qld.gov.au for information on schools.
Updates on the weather can be gained from the Bureau of Meteorology website at www.bom.gov.au.
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