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

[mustangcandi.livejournal.com]

All of you are in my thoughts and prayers. I hope Australia can make it out of this with as little damage as possible. Thanks for letting us know you're all right. *hugs*

[munchkinofdoom.livejournal.com]

We're a tough lot and quite a few of us remember the '74 floods. But the damage is going to be huge - there's water in the CBD and riverside suburbs and the river still has another 10 hours before it peaks.