Off Topic - Contact Numbers for ES in Nth Qld

[2106greencat]

Damage to Telstra exchanges in northern and western Queensland means many people can't call Triple Zero, even from their mobile phones.

Emergency services have established a series of local numbers to call if people can't contact Triple Zero.

Cairns – 4030 7000
Mareeba – 4030 3340
Townsville – 4750 5581 and 4750 5583
Mt Isa – 4744 1111 and 4744 1808
Mackay – 4968 3530
Gladstone – 4971 3222
Rockhampton - Triple Zero (000) – via alternative carrier only

[2106greencat]

Above posted by a CS poster - trying to give a bitmore coverage. Gool luck to all in the affected area's. GC

[foxette-in-sox]

I just received a call from PJ-from her mobile.No power since around 3.30am & no landlines.

[2106greencat]

I know, I can not get hold of my daughter at all, but sure all is well. Problem is she was worried bout us, now we are worried bout her, and neither of us can contact the other. :_|