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Townsville Disaster Information

Locality: Townsville, Queensland

Phone: +61 134810

Address: Local Disaster Coordination Centre, Dalrymple Road Service Road 4814 Townsville, QLD, Australia

Website: http://disaster.townsville.qld.gov.au

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25.01.2022 Backyard Burning Facts At any time, the fire should not exceed two metres cubed in size - two meters wide, two meters long or two meters in height (this includes the total length, width and height of the size of the materials being burnt e.g. branches, logs).

23.01.2022 As we head into Summer, Council reminds residents to take precautions to keep cool Drink plenty of water and avoid caffeine and alcohol Stay out of the sun, especially between 11am 3pm Close curtains and blinds to keep rooms cool... Avoid physical exertion if possible Wear loose, cool clothing, and wear a hat, glasses and sunscreen if going outside Have cool baths or showers or splash yourself with cool water Check on friends, neighbours and vulnerable people who may be less able to look after themselves. For more information, visit - http://disaster.townsville.qld.gov.au/

22.01.2022 Update from Queensland Health regarding Queensland borders opening Queensland will reopen to Greater Sydney at 1am on December 1. It’s been 28 days since New South Wales has had an unlinked case. Note: Victoria passes the 28-day mark tomorrow, if all goes well, it should also be open at 1am on December 1.

22.01.2022 Update from Queensland Health regarding COVID-19 cases in Queensland Queensland has 0 cases of coronavirus (COVID-19) today. There are currently 4 active cases of COVID-19 in Queensland.... Currently, 3 of the active cases are in hospital. To date, 1,143 people have recovered and sadly, 6 people have died of the disease. This brings the total number of cases to 1,157. Each day, total cases may not equal active plus recovered plus deaths, as information for some cases is still pending and will be updated in due course. Detailed information about COVID-19 cases in Queensland including maps of cases by HHS and LGA, likely source of infection, age and gender, testing completed, and self-quarantine notices issued, can now be found here: www.health.qld.gov.au/covid-data

22.01.2022 Council is urging residents to make COVID-19 prevention a priority when they develop their emergency response plans for the wet season. Townsville Local Disaster Management Group (TLDMG) chairperson and Mayor Jenny Hill said COVID prevention was an important factor being taken into consideration ahead of the disaster season. Read more in our Media Release http://bitly.com/3ndBKJK

22.01.2022 As the rain falls this wet season, we know that this can be a difficult time. Please remember to check in on your neighbours and loved ones If you, or someone you know, would like information about who to talk to, Council’s Recovery Officers are here to help link you with available community services. Visit https://www.townsville.qld.gov.au/recovery or call 13 48 10.

22.01.2022 Have you sat down with your family to plan what you would do in an emergency? Here are some tips on how to get prepared Be disaster ready. Plan - Prepare Survive. For more info and tips visit - disaster.townsville.qld.gov.au

21.01.2022 Did you know By keeping your backyard and gardens clean, this will help reduce the number of adult mosquitoes that hang around your home, and will minimise or even eliminate any possible vermin breeding too!

21.01.2022 Update from Annastacia Palaszczuk MP regarding the easing of restrictions in Queensland BREAKING: From 1am on Thursday, October 1, we’re increasing the number of people who can gather at venues and events, as long as it’s outdoors. It means businesses like outdoor dining, beer gardens, theme parks and zoos, can increase the number of patrons outdoors from one per 4 square metres to one per 2 square metres.... The maximum number of attendees permitted at events with a COVID Safe Checklist will increase from 500 to 1,000 per day. Seated capacity at outdoor stadiums, amphitheatres and outdoor performance venues with a COVID Safe Plan can increase from up to 50% to up to 75%.

20.01.2022 Update from Queensland Health regarding COVID-19 cases in Queensland Queensland has 3 new case of coronavirus (COVID-19) today. New cases acquired overseas and detected in hotel quarantine... There are currently 14 active cases of COVID-19 in Queensland. Currently, 11 of the active cases are in hospital. To date, 1,172 people have recovered and sadly, 6 people have died of the disease. This brings the total number of cases to 1,196. Each day, total cases may not equal active plus recovered plus deaths, as information for some cases is still pending and will be updated in due course. Detailed information about COVID-19 cases in Queensland including maps of cases by HHS and LGA, likely source of infection, age and gender, testing completed, and self-quarantine notices issued, can be found here: www.health.qld.gov.au/covid-data

20.01.2022 Update from Queensland Health regarding Queensland Borders From 1am on Thursday, October 1 Queensland’s border zone will expand to include Byron, Ballina, Lismore, Richmond Valley and Glen Innes council areas. Border residents can apply for a border pass and travel around Queensland for any purpose, and Queenslanders can travel to those places as well.... More information to follow.

19.01.2022 With more rain expected today we'd like to remind everyone to stay safe on the roads and drive carefully to the conditions. Remember if it's flooded, forget it. For all the latest information on road conditions visit our Emergency Management Dashboard - http://disaster.townsville.qld.gov.au/

17.01.2022 Update from Queensland Health regarding COVID-19 cases in Queensland Queensland has 1 case of coronavirus (COVID-19) today. The new case is a returned traveller from overseas, in hotel quarantine.... There are currently 8 active cases of COVID-19 in Queensland. Currently, 5 of the active cases are in hospital. To date, 1,141 people have recovered and sadly, 6 people have died of the disease. This brings the total number of cases to 1,157. Each day, total cases may not equal active plus recovered plus deaths, as information for some cases is still pending and will be updated in due course. Detailed information about COVID-19 cases in Queensland including maps of cases by HHS and LGA, likely source of infection, age and gender, testing completed, and self-quarantine notices issued, can now be found here: www.health.qld.gov.au/covid-data

16.01.2022 Update from Queensland Health regarding COVID-19 cases in Queensland Queensland has 3 new cases of coronavirus (COVID-19) today. All acquired overseas and detected in hotel quarantine.... There are currently 10 active cases of COVID-19 in Queensland. Currently, 7 of the active cases are in hospital. To date, 1,164 people have recovered and sadly, 6 people have died of the disease. This brings the total number of cases to 1,182. Each day, total cases may not equal active plus recovered plus deaths, as information for some cases is still pending and will be updated in due course. Detailed information about COVID-19 cases in Queensland including maps of cases by HHS and LGA, likely source of infection, age and gender, testing completed, and self-quarantine notices issued, can be found here: www.health.qld.gov.au/covid-data

16.01.2022 UPDATE #12 - 21 December Water restrictions implemented following a rupture of the water pipe linking the Ross River Dam to the Douglas Water Treatment Plant on 11 December have today been revoked. Following ongoing commissioning and careful testing of the pipeline since the repairs were completed, Council no longer considers that there is an urgent need for water restrictions pursuant to sections 41 and 43 of the Water Supply (Safety and Reliability) Act 2008. ... Council’s water conservation measures remain within the Townsville area to help ensure the city’s water security. For more information on these measures, visit our website http://bit.ly/2tyebnY Council again thanks Townsville and Magnetic Island residents and business owners for their cooperation, understanding and patience.

12.01.2022 Update from Queensland Health regarding COVID-19 cases in Queensland Queensland has 3 cases of coronavirus (COVID-19) today. Two are crew members from an international vessel in hospital and the other is an overseas arrival in quarantine.... There are currently 7 active cases of COVID-19 in Queensland. Currently, 5 of the active cases are in hospital. To date, 1,141 people have recovered and sadly, 6 people have died of the disease. This brings the total number of cases to 1,156. Each day, total cases may not equal active plus recovered plus deaths, as information for some cases is still pending and will be updated in due course.

12.01.2022 Are you fuelling the fire This bushfire season do your part to reduce bushfire risk Clear debris and grass around your property and fence line Remove any fire hazardous materials from around the house And remember it is illegal to dump green waste over your fence line, including dumping on public land, parks, bushland and creeks. This activity can increase fuel for fires and put your property at risk ... Visit the Emergency Management Dashboard at http://disaster.townsville.qld.gov.au/ Be disaster ready. Plan - Prepare Survive

11.01.2022 Update from Queensland Health regarding COVID-19 cases in Queensland Queensland has 1 new case of coronavirus (COVID-19) today. Acquired overseas and detected in hotel quarantine.... There are currently 8 active cases of COVID-19 in Queensland. Currently, 7 of the active cases are in hospital. To date, 1,167 people have recovered and sadly, 6 people have died of the disease. This brings the total number of cases to 1,183. Each day, total cases may not equal active plus recovered plus deaths, as information for some cases is still pending and will be updated in due course. Detailed information about COVID-19 cases in Queensland including maps of cases by HHS and LGA, likely source of infection, age and gender, testing completed, and self-quarantine notices issued, can be found here: www.health.qld.gov.au/covid-data

11.01.2022 Update from Queensland Health regarding COVID-19 cases in Queensland Queensland has 2 cases of coronavirus (COVID-19) today. The new cases are a known close contact of a previously confirmed case and a returned traveller from overseas, in hotel quarantine in the Metro South area. ... There are currently 19 active cases of COVID-19 in Queensland. Currently, 4 of the active cases are in hospital. To date, 1,123 people have recovered and sadly, 6 people have died of the disease. This brings the total number of cases to 1,152. Each day, total cases may not equal active plus recovered plus deaths, as information for some cases is still pending and will be updated in due course. Detailed information about COVID-19 cases in Queensland including maps of cases by HHS and LGA, likely source of infection, age and gender, testing completed, and self-quarantine notices issued, can be found here: www.health.qld.gov.au/covid-data

09.01.2022 Important update from Townsville Hospital and Health Service Pop-up clinic RELOCATED to Riverway Drive From tomorrow, 22 September 2020, the COVID-19 pop-up clinic will be located along Riverway Drive, between the Woolworths and laundromat carpark. ... WHERE: 1225 Riverway Drive, Rasmussen. Visible from the road. WHEN: 9AM - 2PM, Monday to Friday until 2 October. No appointment required. There will be no Strand pop-up clinic until further notice. #GetTestedTownsville Townsville Disaster Information

08.01.2022 Update from Queensland Health regarding borders reopening Queensland will reopen to Victoria from 1am on December 1. Victoria and New South Wales have both reached 28 days of no unlinked community transmission, which means it’s safe to open our borders again.

07.01.2022 LOCAL FIRE BAN NORTHERN REGION Due to heightened fire conditions, a local fire ban has been imposed for the following Local Government Areas from 00.01am Monday (23/11). Burdekin Charters Towers Hinchinbrook ... Townsville Whitsunday The ban will remain in place until 11.59pm on Monday (30/11). Under a local fire ban, open fires are prohibited and all Permits to Light Fire which have been issued in the designated areas have been cancelled. More info: https://www.ruralfire.qld.gov.au

07.01.2022 Update from Queensland Health regarding Queensland & NSW Borders From today (Thursday, 1 October) the New South Wales border zone will be extended and the Queensland border zone will no longer exist. This means that: Queensland residents will be able to travel anywhere in the New South Wales border zone for any purpose... New South Wales border zone residents will be able to travel anywhere in Queensland for any purpose A border declaration pass will need to be completed prior to entering. To learn more about what this means, visit: http://qld.health/BorderRestrictions

06.01.2022 Update from Queensland Health regarding COVID-19 cases in Queensland Queensland has 0 new cases of coronavirus (COVID-19) today. There are currently 14 active cases of COVID-19 in Queensland.... Currently, 14 of the active cases are in hospital. To date, 1,177 people have recovered and sadly, 6 people have died of the disease. This brings the total number of cases to 1,197. Each day, total cases may not equal active plus recovered plus deaths, as information for some cases is still pending and will be updated in due course. Detailed information about COVID-19 cases in Queensland including maps of cases by HHS and LGA, likely source of infection, age and gender, testing completed, and self-quarantine notices issued, can be found here: www.health.qld.gov.au/covid-data

05.01.2022 Update from Queensland Health regarding COVID-19 cases in Queensland Queensland has 0 new cases of coronavirus (COVID-19) today. There are currently 10 active cases of COVID-19 in Queensland.... Currently, 10 are in hospital. To date, 1,215 people have recovered and sadly, 6 people have died of the disease. This brings the total number of cases to 1,235. Each day, total cases may not equal active plus recovered plus deaths, as information for some cases is still pending and will be updated in due course. Detailed information about COVID-19 cases in Queensland including maps of cases by HHS and LGA, likely source of infection, age and gender, testing completed, and self-quarantine notices issued, can be found here: www.health.qld.gov.au/covid-data

04.01.2022 Our team just restocked sandbags at our Dalrymple Road location however 1,000 sandbags have now been taken. Please be respectful of others using our sandbag locations and remember the purpose of the sandbags is to assist residents who are at risk of localised flooding to safe guard their property. Crews are now working to source more bags for this location.

01.01.2022 Townsville is a beautiful place to live, but there is a serious side to living in North Queensland with potential risks for natural disasters such as cyclones, bushfires and flooding We are committed to educating residents about these natural dangers and in order to truly understand the impact of disaster events, we need to work with our local community. We want to know what your experiences are, what your needs are and identify any gaps.... By completing this survey, you are helping us ensure the best preparation education is being provided to the community. Take the survey NOW http://bitly.com/2GZhFUE