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Tell HN: Flooded area in Queensland now the size of Texas

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Post by RiderOfGiraffes »

Just a note to say I hope all the hackers are safe in Queensland. The flooded area is reported to be roughly the size of Texas, America's second largest state. The area declared a disaster zone is 75% of Queensland - roughly twice the area of Texas, or roughly the size of Alaska.

So if you're in the area, or were in the area, or have afilliations with the area, I hope you're safe, and wish you the best on the road to recovery, whenever that may start.

ADDED IN EDIT:

From a comment by jacques_chester below:

    Here's an easy hack. Pull out your credit card, go
    here: http://www.qld.gov.au/floods/donate.html

    Joint appeal from Red Cross, the Salvation Army and
    the Queensland Emergency Service.
I can't make that link clickable here in the text - go find the comment and click on it there.

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#3

Post by jacques_chester »

jcr wrote: post #2

I'm at a loss to think of a hack to help them, but I'll keep thinking...

Here's an easy hack. Pull out your credit card, go here:

http://www.qld.gov.au/floods/donate.html

Joint appeal from Red Cross, the Salvation Army and the Queensland Emergency Service, I believe.

Edit: http://telethon.smartservice.qld.gov.au/ takes you directly to the credit card donations page. First link gives you other options.

Edit 2: Red Cross direct donations: https://www.redcross.org.au/Donations/onlineDonations.asp

Salvos: https://www.salvationarmy.com.au/newdonation/donation.aspx

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#4

Post by alastair »

Myself and my girlfriend had to evacuate this morning. When we left the was water was lapping our diveway about half way up the car's tyres. We came back about 2 hrs later to see what else we could save, by which time the whole house was about waist deep. Managed to save the majority of our clothes, some books and DVDs, iPad, computer etc, but all the big furniture and whitegoods are destroyed. The worst part is that the river is yet to peak (currently 4.5m)... Should be closer to 5.5m by 4.00am tomorrow. We are very lucky to have saved as much as we did, and that we are fully insured for the rest. 12 people in outer areas are dead, and 70 more missing. I am thankful that everyone I know of is safe and we have had many offers of help.

Re: Tell HN: Flooded area in Queensland now the size of Texas

#5

Post by RiderOfGiraffes »

alastair wrote: post #4

Myself and my girlfriend had to evacuate this morning. When we left the was water was lapping our diveway about half way up the car's tyres. We came back about 2 hrs later to see what else we could save, by which time the whole house was about waist deep. Managed to save the majority of our clothes, some books and DVDs, iPad, computer etc, but all the big furniture and whitegoods are destroyed. The worst part is that…

I'm sure many here wish you all the best - our thoughts are with you. Here's hoping the recovery program is effective and prompt.

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#6

Post by kondro »

jacques_chester wrote: post #3
jcr wrote: post #2

I'm at a loss to think of a hack to help them, but I'll keep thinking...

Here's an easy hack. Pull out your credit card, go here: http://www.qld.gov.au/floods/donate.html Joint appeal from Red Cross, the Salvation Army and the Queensland Emergency Service, I believe. Edit: http://telethon.smartservice.qld.gov.au/ takes you directly to the credit card donations page. First link gives you other options. Edit 2: Red Cross direct donations: https://www.redcross.org.au/Donations/onlineDonation…

Unfortunately there doesn't appear to be any ability to donate via credit card which I think stinks. How could anyone that isn't Australian donate.

BTW, if you're a Suncorp Bank customer and you have forgotten your external transfer password or never had one you can still donate via Internet banking to the Suncorp account number: 002780003

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#7

Post by jacques_chester »

kondro wrote: post #6
jacques_chester wrote: post #3

Earlier quoted context omitted.

Here's an easy hack. Pull out your credit card, go here: http://www.qld.gov.au/floods/donate.html Joint appeal from Red Cross, the Salvation Army and the Queensland Emergency Service, I believe. Edit: http://telethon.smartservice.qld.gov.au/ takes you directly to the credit card donations page. First link gives you other options. Edit 2: Red Cross direct donations: https://www.redcross.org.au/Donations/onlineDonation…

Unfortunately there doesn't appear to be any ability to donate via credit card which I think stinks. How could anyone that isn't Australian donate. BTW, if you're a Suncorp Bank customer and you have forgotten your external transfer password or never had one you can still donate via Internet banking to the Suncorp account number: 002780003

http://telethon.smartservice.qld.gov.au/

Accepting Visa, MasterCard and Amex. I think it should accept international cards with Visa/MC etc doing the currency conversion to AUD.

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#8

Post by lachyg »

jacques_chester wrote: post #7
kondro wrote: post #6

Earlier quoted context omitted.

Unfortunately there doesn't appear to be any ability to donate via credit card which I think stinks. How could anyone that isn't Australian donate. BTW, if you're a Suncorp Bank customer and you have forgotten your external transfer password or never had one you can still donate via Internet banking to the Suncorp account number: 002780003

http://telethon.smartservice.qld.gov.au/ Accepting Visa, MasterCard and Amex. I think it should accept international cards with Visa/MC etc doing the currency conversion to AUD.

Especially with the super strong AUD right now.

Re: Tell HN: Flooded area in Queensland now the size of Texas

#10

Post by phillipsdesign »

There was some flash flooding in my city of Toowoomba (close to Brisbane QLD) earlier this week. I was supposed to meet a client that afternoon in the CBD, I'm sure glad I cancelled!

I collected some footage and images if anyone is interested: http://phillipsdesign.com.au/notebook/toowoomba-floods/

Good luck to the people in Brisbane and surrounds, stay safe.

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