Flooding in North Queensland
Flooding in Far North Queensland has been occurring over the last few weeks, with current expectations the waters have peaked and will begin to recede. CAT 091 will be used to address all flood related issues that have occurred in FNQ since 13th January.
Ingham has been worst affected with approx. 40 houses flooded above floor level. Localised flooding has occurred throughout the entire region.
The Insurance Council is in liaison with the Qld. State Government and has released a statement advising policyholders affected by the event to contact their insurance companies. Assessors are expected to reach the area as soon as the waters have receded.
The QLD State Government has approved $109mil in funding for local governments who have suffered infrastructure damage, and for assistance to uninsured members of the community. |
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