Aussie floods

Penguin · 01-12-11, 06:19 AM

Thanks for the elaborations, guess for us people who live in crowded places the dimensions are sometimes hard to imagine.

You Aussies will make it, you're good & tough people.
I'll keep my fingers crossed, especially for our members who have no contact to their relatives. Best wishes!

TarJak · 01-12-11, 07:39 AM

This map gives a great overview of the extent of the flooding:

http://www.abc.net.au/news/infograph...ds/default.htm

Remember that this isn't all happening in a day or two either, some of these places have been in flood for nearly 4 weeks!

papa_smurf · 01-12-11, 12:24 PM

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Originally Posted by TarJak

Remember that this isn't all happening in a day or two either, some of these places have been in flood for nearly 4 weeks!

First you have worse drought in years, now this. And to think we constantly complain about the weather all the time

STEED · 01-12-11, 12:30 PM

The power of nature can not be underestimated and when it hits it hits! Just hope for Australia this is the high mark and dose not get any worst.

frau kaleun · 01-12-11, 01:38 PM

It must be awful to have loved ones in the affected areas and not be able to get in touch with them to find out if they're okay.

Which is nothing compared to what the people in the flooded areas are dealing with, man, that's a lotta water. I hope they can get through without any more loss of life.

TarJak · 01-12-11, 03:28 PM

If anyone is interested in practical assistance, there is a Queensland Government Flood appeal where you can donate. ATM money is the main thing needed as people are going to need assistance with rebuilding their lives and homes. Over here home insurance rarely covers floods, particularly if you live in a known flood zone so some of these people will not be able to afford to rebuild or repair their homes on their own.

If you care to donate: http://www.qld.gov.au/floods/donate.html

bookworm_020 · 01-12-11, 06:39 PM

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Originally Posted by TarJak

If you care to donate: http://www.qld.gov.au/floods/donate.html

Good idea TarJack! I've already donated!

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01-12-11, 06:19 AM	#1
Penguin Ocean Warrior Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Rheinische Republik Posts: 3,322 Downloads: 92 Uploads: 0	Thanks for the elaborations, guess for us people who live in crowded places the dimensions are sometimes hard to imagine. You Aussies will make it, you're good & tough people. I'll keep my fingers crossed, especially for our members who have no contact to their relatives. Best wishes!

01-12-11, 07:39 AM	#2
TarJak Fleet Admiral Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 17,052 Downloads: 150 Uploads: 8	This map gives a great overview of the extent of the flooding: http://www.abc.net.au/news/infograph...ds/default.htm Remember that this isn't all happening in a day or two either, some of these places have been in flood for nearly 4 weeks!

01-12-11, 01:38 PM	#5
frau kaleun Rear Admiral Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Skyri--oh who are we kidding, I'm probably at Lowe's. Again. Posts: 12,706 Downloads: 168 Uploads: 0	It must be awful to have loved ones in the affected areas and not be able to get in touch with them to find out if they're okay. Which is nothing compared to what the people in the flooded areas are dealing with, man, that's a lotta water. I hope they can get through without any more loss of life.

01-12-11, 03:28 PM	#6
TarJak Fleet Admiral Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 17,052 Downloads: 150 Uploads: 8	If anyone is interested in practical assistance, there is a Queensland Government Flood appeal where you can donate. ATM money is the main thing needed as people are going to need assistance with rebuilding their lives and homes. Over here home insurance rarely covers floods, particularly if you live in a known flood zone so some of these people will not be able to afford to rebuild or repair their homes on their own. If you care to donate: http://www.qld.gov.au/floods/donate.html