Fitzroy Flood Facts – your questions answered: Click HERE
Capricorn Enterprise CEO Mary Carroll said “As the Fitzroy (Tunuba) River is the second largest seaward flowing river catchment in the country after the Murray Darling, it is well used to flooding events over time, but this does not mean that the city of Rockhampton floods.”
“Because the five major river systems of the Dawson, Mackenzie, Isaac/ Connors, Nogoa and Comet flow into the Fitzroy, officials know days ahead of the projected river height and potential affects on the river city, which is why the current prediction is minor to moderate flooding.”
“Our Local Disaster Management Groups, chaired by the Mayors of RRC and LSC, do an excellent job in ensuring these natural weather events are dealt with the respect they deserve to protect property and people. This is not our first rodeo.”
“However, whenever a media outlet creates a click bate sensationalist headline which can distort the facts, our local businesses suffer, not just in Rockhampton, but in Yeppoon and along the coast and islands.”
“Showing old footage of previous floods is nothing short of irresponsible and downright wrong” she said.
We encourage media to exercise responsible and factual reporting.
The Rockhampton Region Local Disaster Management Group (LDMG) has activated the ‘Lean Forward’ phase following the Bureau of Meteorology’s moderate flood warning for the Fitzroy River.
Emergency Dashboard: https://emergency.rockhamptonregion.qld.gov.au/
The Livingstone Shire Local Disaster Management Group (LDMG) has escalated to the ‘Stand Up’ phase.
Disaster Dashboard https://disaster.livingstone.qld.gov.au/
Businesses and community members are urged to:
- Monitor official warnings from the Bureau of Meteorology
- Avoid driving through floodwaters
- Follow advice from emergency services
- Stay up to date via Council’s Disaster Dashboard https://disaster.livingstone.qld.gov.au/
For emergency assistance, contact SES on 132 500. In life-threatening situations, call 000.
As a precautionary measure, Livingstone Shire Council has arranged for sand stockpiles to be made available to the community at the following locations:
- Emu Park SES facility, 53 Hunter Street Emu Park – Walk in only, park along Hunter Street.
- Cordingly Street Basketball court, 35 Cordingly street Yeppoon
- The Station Carpark, Normanby street access Yeppoon
Queensland Tourism Industry Council (QTIC) latest resources for disaster-affected communities
Visit QTIC’s crisis support page for up-to-date resources related to the latest extreme weather events affecting Queensland. https://www.qtic.com.au/resources/
