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Mystery Person in Toowoomba Flood Photo Safe

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The photo  below was received by a local police officer from a member of the public overlooking the floods from the Grand Central Shopping Centre, looking on to Dent Street, Toowoomba on Monday, 10th January.

Fears were held for the safety of the person in the water but police would now like to advise the media and members of the public that the person was found safe and well. After extensive enquiries police have ascertained the teenage girl was rescued by a member of the public further downstream, and has requested she remain anonymous.

Eighteen people have died in the flash floods that swept through Toowoomba and the Lockyer Valley, mostly in or near  Grantham. Floodwaters near Ipswich have claimed the lives of a man and a four-year-old boy.

Grave fears are held by police for another missing 12 people, believed to be from two families in the Lockyer Valley.

Anyone with information is urged to contact Toowoomba Police as soon as possible on 46 316 333 or Crime Stoppers anonymously via 1800 333 000 or crimestoppers.com.au 24hrs a day.

Crime Stoppers is a charitable community volunteer organisation working in partnership with the Queensland Police Service.

Help Grantham, Withcott & Murphy’s Creek People Find Possessions

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Facebook pages were turning up saying they had found photo albums and so forth and they would like to give it back to the rightful owners.

Many possessions were swept from homes by flood waters and are now being found scattered over the countryside as waters recede

This site will help people communicate and be easy for people to locate. You may put in photos, descriptions and information on the area it was found.

http://www.facebook.com/#!/home.php?sk=group_157097224341893&ap=1

Local members of the community will be helping as well to see if we can get precious items home.

A lot of people down here in the Lockyer Valley have nothing left. And the things they miss the most is their favourite stubby cooler, or their wedding photos. It doesn’t matter how small or big, list the item.

This site is designed for everyone to share and communicate. The only problem with this site is people need to know it is there for it to work (it’s worth a try).

Kerry Anderson
kerrymulhall@hotmail.com

Queenslanders Asked To Remember Flood Victims

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Queenslanders are being asked to observe a minute’s silence at 2.33pm today (Monday, 17th January) exactly one week on from the devastating flash flooding that brought death and destruction to Toowoomba and the nearby Lockyer Valley area.

Scott Bucholz, the Federal MP for Wright whose electorate covers the Valley says “Wherever you are, please stop for a minute and remember those innocent people who lost their lives simply because they were in the wrong place at the wrong time.”

The death toll stands at 18, mostly from LockyerValley communities. Police say grave fears are held for 14 others who remain missing from the Toowoomba/Lockyer Valley area.

Queensland Police Publish Names of Missing & Dead

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People Listed as Missing in Queensland Floods.

http://www.facebook.com/notes/queensland-police-service/people-missing-after-queensland-floods-thebigwet-qldfloods/160641460650541

Please limit any comments out of respect for the families and friends of the deceased. The devastation of the disaster that has struck Queensland is no more apparent than when it claims a life…

People Listed as Deceased.

http://www.police.qld.gov.au/News+and+Alerts/Media+Releases/2011/01/15deceased.htm

We wish to extend our condolences and sympathy to the friends and family of those whose lives were claimed by this tragic event.

Toowoomba Apex Clubs & Lifeline Combine Efforts

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Support Grantham Flood Victims

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Like many of those affected by the flood disaster, displaced Grantham resident Nury Barros simply could not sit idle listening to the loss of her neighbours.

Instead she has been hard at work establishing a disaster relief and rebuilding fund. ‘Grantham Flood Support’ started as a Facebook group, which by its second day had around 900 supporters.

A website was launched to accept donations and sell raffle tickets.

After just 30 minutes, nearly $500 has been banked.

After 24 hours, the total has reached $10,000

One of the fund’s mandates is that all proceeds raised are directed to Grantham and surrounding areas. Ms Barros says  “As a resident, I will be making sure every cent ends up in the Lockyer Valley helping flood victims.”

The Lockyer Valley Regional Council has thrown it’s weight behind the venture as an official supporter.

At the website, www.granthamfloodsupport.com visitors can assist in three different ways:

1) Donate products and services as raffle prizes

2) Buy raffle tickets ($5 each)

3) Make donations using credit card

“Little Grantham, a town of less than 1000 people, is counting more bodies than Brisbane. It really is the ‘ground zero’ of the flood disaster,” Ms Barros explains. “The town is completely gone and we’ll have to go through months of rebuilding just to have a ‘home’ again.”

All Flood Aftermath photos by John Grainger, News Limited only to be used in the context of this story
FOR INFORMATION:
Nury Barros, Chairperson Grantham Flood Support
ABN: 23 304 576 18
Phone: 0428 267 586 or 07 46 388 488
E-mail: info@granthamfloodsupport.com
Website: www.granthamfloodsupport.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/granthamfloodsupport

                

            


        

            

            

                

                    
                        An Email from Spring Street Christian Church, Toowoomba                    
                


                

                    

                    

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In response to the recent flooding, Spring Street Christian Church in Toowoomba is making available its facilities as a rest area for anyone who needs some time out to relax and have a coffee or a cup of tea.  We understand this may be a difficult time for many people and we have a care team available for anyone affected by the floods who may need some comfort and support.


Also available are Emergency Relief Packs for anyone who may need them that include toiletries, personal hygiene items, towels and other personal necessities. Our We Care Resource Centre is also open from 9.00am to 5.00pm all week and any person needing clothing, bedding or other items are welcome to come at any time and collect the goods they need at no cost.


If no transport is available we will do what we can to get items out to those who need it.


Please let those in need know to come to the church at any time or contact us if they have no transport.


Lastly, we are receiving donations of all sorts right now which will be distributed amongst those that need it most. If you are in a position to give and would like to do so, please bring your donation to Spring Street Christian Church, 285 Spring Street, Toowoomba or contact the office on 4617 6777.


If you have any questions about the services we have available or you have information you believe we should know, please don’t hesitate to contact me.


Stay safe,


Matt Gregg (Pastor)

                

            


        

            

            

                

                    
                        Council Connections: Special Flood Disaster Edition                    
                


                

                    

                    

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Toowoomba Regional Council Connections


Following Monday 10th of January’s  Severe Weather occurrence in Toowoomba, the Toowoomba Regional Council requests the cooperation of residents and visitors in the recovery phase to the flash flooding in the CBD which has claimed at least 2 lives


Darren Burton with Advice to Residents from TRC


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