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Roads & Public Transport

The Brisbane City Council wants as many residents to stay off the roads as possible. Lord Mayor Campbell Newman said his first priority in the clean up is to get all main roads open. Anna Bligh is making all buses and trains free until the 21st of January.

Latest Road Closures: http://131940.qld.gov.au
Latest Info On Public Transport: http://www.translink.com.au
Free Buses & Trains Till 21st January: More Info

Emergency & Vital Information Web Links

:: Download Brisbane City Council's Info Pack For Brisbane Residents (Flooded Residents, Clean Up & Volunteer Info)
:: Register With Volunteer Queensland (for time and non-monetary donations)
:: Brisbane Road Closures
:: Brisbane Weather Forecast
:: Energex Power Outages
:: Queensland Emergency Services - Flood & Evacuation Info
:: Traffic Web Cameras Showing Flooded Brisbane Streets

Emergency & Vital Information Phone Numbers

Housing Hotline For Flood Victims - 1300 998 603
DOWNLOAD PDF OF COUNCIL FACT SHEET FOR RESIDENTS & VOLUNTEERS.

:: Volunteer Queensland (for time and non-monetary donations) - 1800 994 100
:: SES - 132 500 (for help with leaky roofs, tree damage etc)
:: Energex Emergency number 13 19 62 (to report fallen powerlines)
:: Energex non urgent 13 62 62 (to report loss of supply)
:: Police/Fire Ambos – 000

Volunteering, Donating & Brisbane's Big Clean Up

Lord Mayor Campbell Newman is getting Brisbane ready for it's biggest clean up ever. He is encouraging people to first do all they can for their friends and family affected by the floods and then join the official clean up team.

VOLUNTEER MEETING POINTS - DAILY FROM SATURDAY 15 JANUARY
Wanna help in Brisbane's biggest clean up ever? Meet at one of the below spots daily from Saturday 15 January at 7am for the morning shift or 12.30pm for the afternoon shift. 14-17 year olds welcome but must be with their legal guardian.
:: Doomben racecourse
:: Boondall Entertainment Centre
:: Mt Cootha Botanic Gardens
:: McGregor State High School (please park at Eight Mile Plains bus station and catch shuttle bus)

Please come with your protective gear, sunscreen, insect repellant, shovels, brooms, food and water- be self sufficient.

More Information from the Brisbane City Council Website.

Volunteer Queensland - Register To Volunteer or Donate Non-Monetary Items Contact them on their website at: http://www.volunteeringqld.org.au or phone them on: 1800 994 100

Electricity

Thousands of homes are currently without power. Energex is doing all they can to restore power to these homes. Under Queensland law, home owners whose power has been disconnected by Energex due to flood damage must have an inspection by a licensed electrical contractor before it can be reconnected.

Contact Energex on 13 62 62 or visit their website at: http://www.energex.com.au

Donate Money To Flood Victims

Campbell Newman says you should be careful of anyone knocking on your door for donations. Always check their credentials and whether or not they are associated with an official charity like the Red Cross.

Donate To The Premier's Appeal Donate online at http://www.qld.gov.au/floods/donate.html or make a phone donation on 1800 219 028
Donate To The Australian Red Cross Donate online at http://www.redcross.org.au or make a phone donation on 1800 811 700
Donate To The Salvation Army's Flood Appeal Donate online at https://www.salvationarmy.com.au/newdonation/donation.aspx or phone them 13 72 58

Help From The Government & Brisbane City Council

The Australian Tax Office is offering help and relief to businesses who have lost paperwork, computers and vital information in the floods. Find out more information at: http://www.ato.gov.au/corporate/content.asp?doc=/content/00189316.htm

The Brisbane City Council is offering rebates of $100 for flood affected residents to pay for the water usage in cleaning up their properties. More information at: http://www.brisbane.qld.gov.au