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7 April 2009
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North Queensland floods
Applications for financial assistance
Applications will close on April 30 for people affected by the North Queensland floods who wish to apply for financial assistance through the Premier's Disaster Relief Appeal Fund. To apply for financial assistance, please download and complete the application form below.
Red Cross has now completed its role in flood recovery operations.
The North Queensland floods were a significant operation for Red Cross including the staffing of the Ingham Evacuation Centre, assisting 9,000 people in Community Recovery Centres at both Ingham and Townsville, and door knocking 2,660 homes in and around Ingham to check on people's health and wellbeing.
The Evacuation Centre housed up to 108 people and operated for ten days. The average occupancy was 54 people each night. More than 110 staff and volunteers supported the month long activation.
Donations
Donations to the Premier's Disaster Relief Appeal Fund can still be made at any of the major banks Commonwealth, Westpac, NAB, ANZ, Suncorp Metway and the 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.
More information
The Red Cross Emergency REDiplan booklet has information on how to clean up after flooding. Visit the 'After the floods' webpage to download the booklet or call 1800 733 111.
Advice on financial assistance is available from Recovery Centres.
Information on Federal and State Government financial assistance: contact Smart Services Queensland on 1800 173 349. The Australian Government Disaster Recovery Payment Line is 180 22 66.
If your property is damaged and you are in urgent need of assistance, call the State Emergency Service on 132 500.
If your power is off, 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
Information on schools: www.education.qld.gov.au.
Weather updates: www.bom.gov.au.
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