Far North Queensland Flood Support
Below are all the important websites for infrustracture and emergency assistance that are relevant for all areas of North Queensland.
INFRUSTRUCTURE & EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE
Numerous road closures on both Council and State-controlled road are occurring in Far North Queensland due to flooding, road damage and hazards associated with ex-Tropical Cyclone Jasper.
Remember! If it's flooded, FORGET IT!
For up to date road status information continue to check QLD Traffic
Ergon crews have restored power to the vast majority of Far North Queensland customers affected by Tropical Cyclone Jasper and the flooding emergency. Restoration timeframes are reflected in Outage Finder as 'next update (map view) or 'estimated fix time' (text view)
SES FLOOD OR STORM DAMAGE
Contact SES 132 500 from anywhere in Queensland for non-life threatening flood and storm emergency assistance during severe weather events. If the situation is life threatening, always call Triple Zero (000).
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
PERSONAL HARDSHIP ASSISTANCE
Personal hardship financial assistance is now available for Queensland communities impacted by Tropical Cyclone Jasper. If you have been affected by this event, you can check which areas have been impacted, check if you're eligible for financial assistance, find out about the different grants available.
Local Recovery Hub Centres
Open 22 December (9am - 4pm)
Located at:
Trinity Bay State High School, Eureka Street, Manunda
Machans Beach State School, 61 Machan Street, Machans Beach
HOUSING HELP AFTER A DISASTER
Discover housing support and financial aid for Queensland residents impacted by natural disasters, including assistance in finding temporary accommodation, interest-free loans for mortgage and rental bonds, grants, and resources for home repairs and clean-up.
Local Recovery Hub Centres
Open 22 December (9am - 4pm)
Located at:
Trinity Bay State High School, Eureka Street, Manunda
Machans Beach State School, 61 Machan Street, Machans Beach
DISASTER RECOVERY PAYMENT
This is a lump sum payment to help people seriously affected by Queensland Tropical Cyclone Jasper.
Cairns Local Recovery Hub Centres
Open 22 December (9am - 4pm)
Located at:
Trinity Bay State High School, Eureka Street, Manunda
Machans Beach State School, 61 Machan Street, Machans Beach
Cooktown PCYC, 3 May street, Cooktown
DISASTER RECOVERY ALLOWANCE
Support if you’ve lost income as a direct result of Queensland Tropical Cyclone Jasper that started in December 2023.
Local Recovery Hub Centres
Open 22 December (9am - 4pm)
Located at:
Trinity Bay State High School, Eureka Street, Manunda
Machans Beach State School, 61 Machan Street, Machans Beach
Cooktown PCYC, 3 May street, Cooktown