Media Statement - 28th January 2010
Attorney-General, Robert McClelland, today announced that the Commonwealth Government will provide financial assistance to North Queensland communities impacted by recent heavy rain and flooding caused by ex-Tropical Cyclones Olga and Neville.
Funding will include assistance for the restoration of essential public infrastructure as well as costs associated with counter disaster operations.
Commonwealth assistance is being provided to the Queensland Government through the Natural Disaster Relief and Recovery Arrangements (NDRRA) and will be available in 14 affected local government areas, including:
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Residents requiring assistance with storm, flood and cyclone damage should contact the Queensland State Emergency Service (SES) on 132 500.
The Commonwealth, through Emergency Management Australia (EMA), will continue to work closely with Queensland authorities to ensure that affected communities have all the support they need.