not_for_sale
Community Member
In response to tasfleur

on ‎01-03-2022 12:25 PM

@tasfleur wrote:

There should be army/navy/airforce rescue helicopters there to lift stranded people from the roof.  I don't understand why they are not there yet?

The conditions were far too unsafe to fly because of the heavy rain and strong winds. But the conditions have improved and they are there now.

countessalmirena
Community Member

on ‎02-03-2022 04:55 PM

Indescribably horrible to hear of the elderly residents who drowned in their own homes. They could not escape, it seems. How can this happen? Were there no friends or relatives or services that could move these vulnerable people in time?

 

If there weren’t the resources, this needs to be addressed for the imminent future. We need to look out for the older people of our communities. A community-based approach might be good - it could take pressure over government-run services that frankly can’t cope with all of these cumulative disasters.

 

 

viewmont1071
Community Member
In response to myoclon1cjerk

on ‎06-03-2022 09:30 AM

https://www.facebook.com/david.oneeglio/videos/1582489512135933

 

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viewmont1071
Community Member
In response to viewmont1071

on ‎28-03-2022 05:32 PM

2022... when 1 in 100 actually = 1 in 500..... which actually = once a month ..

FLOOD WARNING # 1
MODERATE TO MAJOR FLOODING LIKELY AT LISMORE FROM EARLY TUESDAY.
 
Moderate to Major flooding may occur along the Wilsons River at Lismore.
The Wilsons River at Lismore (AHD) is likely to exceed the minor flood level (4.20 m) overnight. River rises to the moderate (7.20 m) and major flood levels (9.70 m) are possible from early Tuesday morning. With forecast rainfall, river levels may reach around 10.50m to 10.6m during Tuesday afternoon.
 
Heavy rainfall is forecast across the Wilsons River catchment from late Monday into Tuesday and Wednesday, which may cause moderate to major flooding from early Tuesday at Lismore.
 
If the rainfall intensifies overnight Monday into Tuesday, major flooding may occur earlier on Tuesday with levels reaching near the Lismore Levee Height (10.6 m) Tuesday afternoon. Levels are expected to remain below those experienced in late February 2022.
 
Further heavy rainfall is forecast over the next 24 to 48 hours which may result in further rapid river level rises and localised flash flooding. A Severe Weather Warning has been issued for the Northern Rivers and parts of the Mid North Coast and Northern Tablelands Forecast District.
 
The situation is being actively monitored and updated flood watches and warnings will be issued where necessary over the coming days.
TELL ME AND I WILL FORGET, SHOW ME AND I MAY REMEMBER,, INVOLVE ME AND I WILL UNDERSTAND Confucius 450bc