Flooding caused by ex-Tropical Cyclone Oswald
Rain from ex-Tropical Cyclone Oswald caused flooding across much of Queensland. Some flood warnings remain current, but for most areas the flooding is over and recovery work has begun.
Help for individuals
Assistance and grants available to eligible Queensland flood victims include:
- Queensland Floods Appeal 2013 payments
- Emergent Assistance Grant
- Australian Government Disaster Recovery Payment (AGDRP)
- Essential Services Safety and Reconnection Grant.
Find out more about the help available.
Help for businesses and primary producers
Financial help and support services are available to business owners and primary producers including low interest loans and clean up and recovery grants. Other assistance includes freight subsidies, Individual Disaster Stricken Property (IDSP) declarations and leasehold rent relief.
Find out more about the help available.
Disaster Recovery Coordinators
Disaster Recovery Coordinators are leading disaster recovery efforts in affected areas of Queensland:
- Northern Queensland Region—Colonel Don Cousins, AM, CSC
- Bundaberg/North Burnett—Deputy Commissioner Brett Pointing
- Southern Queensland Region—Brigadier Bill Mellor, DSC, AM
Access a map showing the regional breakdown for the Disaster Recovery Coordinators.
Staying informed
People in areas affected by severe weather should:
- listen to local radio stations for updates
- check the Bureau of Meterology website for current warnings
- check on local road conditions if driving
- see updates from Queensland Police, Disaster Management Queensland, the SES, local councils and more
- always follow the directions of Police and Emergency Services workers if evacuation is required
- check for school closures
