Posted on Friday, 1 February, 2013
Council urges residents to take care when in storm-affected areas and during clean-up by considering both physical and emotional fatigue. Council are working closely with Lifeline and the Red Cross who can provide support for affected residents. The main health risks while in flood-affected areas in... ... more
Posted on Friday, 1 February, 2013
Some Brisbane schools have experienced damage and will remain closed until further notice. For school closure information visit www.qld.gov.au/education/schools/information/pages/closure.html or call the state Department of Employment Education and Training on 13 74 68. ... more
Posted on Friday, 1 February, 2013
The Queensland Government Department of Communities has established a community recovery centre for the Ward. The centre will be based at Anglican Church Hall, 25 Victoria St, Clayfield. Thursday 11-5, Friday 9-5. Recovery centres provide a range of services and advice including counsell... ... more
Posted on Friday, 1 February, 2013
If your family pet is missing Council maintains a register of all lost and found animals in Brisbane to help with your search. To search for your pet you can:
• do an online animal search to see if your lost animal is at a Council animal shelter. If your animal is on the list, claim it as soon as p... ... more
Posted on Friday, 1 February, 2013
We have received a tremendous response from the community wanting to assist Brisbane residents impacted by the severe weather by donating essential items. If you would like to donate supplies or items, please contact the charities below directly to seek information on donations currently required an... ... more
Posted on Friday, 1 February, 2013
Following major flooding through Queensland, the Insurance Council and its members have activated general insurance industry arrangements for the coordination of the recovery effort for insured residents. The insurance hotline is continuing to operate for consumers who have lost insurance papers or ... ... more
Posted on Friday, 1 February, 2013
Until roads are repaired and public transport returns to normal operations, residents should allow extra travel time when travelling in and out of the CBD. Full and partial road closures remain in place across the city due to debris, flood waters and fallen power lines. Motorists are advised not to ... ... more
Posted on Friday, 1 February, 2013
As the city recovers from the severe weather, clean-up efforts are in full swing to ensure our streets return to their clean and green state. To help residents, all Council transfer stations are now open for free tipping of storm-related green waste or general waste. Stations are open from 6.30am to... ... more
Posted on Friday, 1 February, 2013
With many Brisbane residents still feeling the effects of significant blackouts across the city, Council has placed more than 50 skip bins in key areas of Brisbane affected by power outages to assist residents in the disposal of food waste.
These areas include suburbs where power has been out for m... ... more
Posted on Friday, 1 February, 2013
With the worst of the weekend’s storm now behind us, our attention turns to helping residents and properties affected by the flood event. While the storm did impact our city, we have learnt from past events and have been able to respond quickly and decisively.
To complement our Contact Cen... ... more