Weather Update
Bureau of Meteorology is predicting showers and a chance of thunderstorm later daoy.
Rain is predicted to hang around for another week. Potential for some minor flash flooding and further road closures due to the already saturated ground.
Offers to volunteer and donate
Anyone wishing to donate should visit www.givit.org.au/storms-and-flooding
Anyone wishing to volunteer should visit volunteeringqld.org.au/
We have partnered with these organisations who will coordinate these offers of assistance for us.
Community Recovery Hotline
Call the Community Recovery Hotline on 1800 173 349 or contact your local emergency relief provider or counselling service▸ LISTEN if you are experiencing emotional stress or personal financial hardship from the recent rainfall and flooding event.
Financial Assistance
Eligible individuals and families who have been impacted by the floods can claim financial assistance through:
- Australian Government Disaster Recovery Payment
- Personal Hardship Finance Assistance or 1800 173 349
Clean up and waste removal
All Waste and Recycling Centres are open as normal.
City crews are working in impacted communities to assist with clean-up.
As more reports of damage come in we'll continue to adjust our response.
Please continue to stay safe during clean up.
Regularly wash your hands
Wear protective clothing
Avoid contact with floodwater
Beaches
All Gold Coast beaches are closed due to water quality.
Sandbag Stations
Are now closed
Evacuation Assembly Areas
The City's two evacuation assembly areas are now closed.
Remember if it's flooded forget it.
Stay away from storm channels and drains - You never know what debris is in the water or if the water is cont
