Brisbane flood situation and me

[munchkin]

A few people have asked with concern about my situation, and I want everyone to know that I am not at risk.

Deception Bay is about half an hour north of Brisbane and well away from Wivenhoe Dam's run-off zone. We are far enough back for tomorrow's king tide not to effect us, and as of today we only have one road closure (mainly because that road is low-lying) even though it has been pelting down here since last week.

Areas around me are being effected, with Caboolture to the immediate north now completely cut off, and Burpengary, Strathpine and its surrounds experiencing flooding and/or isolation.

I am a veteran of the '74 floods and my thoughts are with Brisbane over the next couple of days, and my heart goes out to everyone in Toowomba, its surrounds and everyone who has already been effected by the flooding. Donations can be made here.

Comments

[halftime1030.livejournal.com]

So glad to hear you're alright!

[munchkinofdoom.livejournal.com]

It's even stopped raining, for the moment. *g*

But that won't stop Brisbane and Ipswich from flooding, unfortunately, as the water run-off has to go somewhere.

[halftime1030.livejournal.com]

It is devastating watching the new footage... frightening!

Stay safe!

[munchkinofdoom.livejournal.com]

It isn't even raining any more, but both the Bremer River through Ipswich and the Brisbane River through the middle of Brisbane have yet to peak.

Still no risk where I am, but it's a bit scary watching the news.