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

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