Brisbane CBD ordered to evacuate? - Page 7

Paxton · 12-01-2011, 07:47 PM

Is the water in Brisbane still Potable?

Road Games · 12-01-2011, 07:49 PM

Single bed + clothes + toiletries+ linen + esky's available for whoever needs them , water should be subsided by tues?

Can use the work ute to deliver so call me ...

Helping out in Ipswich , It's been a mad / wet / stinking day !!

But i'm still dry and i still have free room and board here for anyone who needs it for a week at least ...

Yaw · 12-01-2011, 07:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Paxton

Is the water in Brisbane still Potable?

According to Our lord mayor it is

Mercury 8 · 12-01-2011, 07:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Jim Goose

7News reported that people had again been rescued because they decided to go for a swim in a swollen river..... the retard factor never ceases to amaze me.

Later on the Mayor of Brisbane was telling people NOT to swim in the river due to the fact that several sweage plants and pumping stations had gone underwater...

If you could see the force that the Brisbane River has behind it at the moment you would be a total idiot to enter the water,let alone the health factors.We have counted 38 plontoons so far that have broken loose, 6 boats and a couple of jetski.
Our street has become the high ground for many with trucks,caravans and trailors everywhere,even a horse float,drift car and a bloody nice near complete F350.The boat outside could come in handy!

SteveJH · 12-01-2011, 07:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Jim Goose

7News reported that people had again been rescued because they decided to go for a swim in a swollen river..... the retard factor never ceases to amaze me.

Later on the Mayor of Brisbane was telling people NOT to swim in the river due to the fact that several sweage plants and pumping stations had gone underwater...

Do what they are doing further north, charge them with being a public nuisance or something. They are putting other people at risk if they need to be rescued.

The Monty · 12-01-2011, 08:08 PM

Im just reiterating the fact that I do have somewhere dry for people to sleep, albeit on the loungeroom floor. Please dont be ashamed/afraid to ask, Im all to willing to pick you up and bring you back for a bite to eat and some sleep. As long as you can put up with my kids, lol.
Im in Springwood, nice and dry here, if anyone needs me, do not hesitate, just ask.
Josh

Paxton · 12-01-2011, 08:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Yaw

According to Our lord mayor it is

I'd be boiling it for a while first.

It's not looking great.

My poor XF · 12-01-2011, 08:10 PM

I saw on sky that e coli has been detected and to boil water for 3 mins before consumption.

Jim Goose · 12-01-2011, 08:15 PM

Found this image on the ABC website...

Some light humour? Check the sign on the rightside of the picture...

Smoke Pursuit · 12-01-2011, 08:44 PM

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Originally Posted by My poor XF

I saw on sky that e coli has been detected and to boil water for 3 mins before consumption.

Thats out in Chinchilla.. not brisbane

Corzza · 12-01-2011, 08:46 PM

@DASH and due to spread fast

Smoke Pursuit · 12-01-2011, 08:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Jim Goose

7News reported that people had again been rescued because they decided to go for a swim in a swollen river..... the retard factor never ceases to amaze me.

Later on the Mayor of Brisbane was telling people NOT to swim in the river due to the fact that several sweage plants and pumping stations had gone underwater...

Yes anyone who has to go into the water to get to their properties please make sure you clean your body after going through it... Keep all open wounds etc covered and wash in detol!!

The other issue we have is electricity... anyone who lives in a house which has gone under water, even under the floor boards, please get an electrician to test all switches and wiring, same with electrical devices.. get them tested and taged after the floods if you think they possibly got wet.

Campbell has said Brisbane water is fine, but people need to be careful what they use at this stage.... No issues here, but ofcourse things can change.. Its not hard to boil water if people are concerned.

My poor XF · 12-01-2011, 08:50 PM

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Originally Posted by DASH GT

Thats out in Chinchilla.. not brisbane

Ah ok, not familiar with the Queensland geography.

AndrewR_AUII · 12-01-2011, 08:50 PM

On news some sewage plants upstream have overflowed.... means E-coli likely to be in the water and heading downstream in the river. Does not necessarily mean drinking water has as yet been contaminated.

But why risk it ?? Right now, would be prudent to doubt ANYTHING is working properly - and will continue to do so.

Smoke Pursuit · 12-01-2011, 08:54 PM

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Originally Posted by AndrewR_AUII

On news some sewage plants upstream have overflowed.... means E-coli likely to be in the water and heading downstream in the river. Does not necessarily mean drinking water has as yet been contaminated.

But why risk it ?? Right now, would be prudent to doubt ANYTHING is working properly - and will continue to do so.

Yes the Mount Crosby Plant will be the first to **** itself... so anyone out that way do be careful, as I said while they havent brought any issues to anyones attention please boil water anyways!!

Mercury 8 · 12-01-2011, 09:15 PM

Mt Crosby plant has problems.Water from the desal plant and Hinze dam from the Gold Coast is being pumped up to Brisbane.Gee maybe Capt Bligh did do some good.

Flood peak revised down to 5.2m from the 5.5m earlier predicted.With the Bremer peaking a metre lower than predicted our level may not reach the new peak either.Fingers crossed.The river level doesn't seem to of changed in the last few hours,actually looks like it has dropped a couple of inches here, but the tide is on the way out.Time will tell.

XRGhia · 12-01-2011, 09:24 PM

Rep points to all that have expressed free housing/food services (or in other words, a place to crash during these bad times)... still going through the thread

edit: used all of my rep points for today but will be back out in force tomorrow for all these great people offering their help, clothes, a place to stay and the likes..

well done guys. this shows how strong all of us are

GT69 · 12-01-2011, 09:28 PM

Have room for cars (about 2 cars on the footpath) and people inside, a queen bed, a futon and a lounge, with plenty of floor space in North Ipswich. PM if you need a place to stay.

Racecraft · 12-01-2011, 09:31 PM

Brisbane 'floods' are a pee in a puddle

The EMS were over precautions and after Toowoomba they were justified.

Mother Nature took one for the team today/last night by reduce the infill into the dam. ii rc QWS cut the release by 2/3rds and reduced the levels in the Brisbane River significantly.

My heart goes out to the Granite belt, Toowoomba and Rocky over a few that had river views along the CBD getting wet feet :(

May all that lost more than a few bucks be consoled that some feel your loss deeply

turboxf · 12-01-2011, 09:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Jim Goose

7News reported that people had again been rescued because they decided to go for a swim in a swollen river..... the retard factor never ceases to amaze me.

Later on the Mayor of Brisbane was telling people NOT to swim in the river due to the fact that several sweage plants and pumping stations had gone underwater...

How stupid can they be,

I hope they get grilled by there mates & laughed at as stupid idiots they were. gee fancy swimming in sewerage :tape: ................... shyte why would they :shocked:

I bet they said that was a....... sh itt y swim the worst we have had

Beer Baron · 12-01-2011, 09:37 PM

I have room for half a dozen cars easy.
I have a spare room but no bed, I have large cushions and sheets.
Still have power so if ya need a stove or a warm shower.
I have a spare shed for belongings.
I have a washing machine and a decent dryer.
Can pickup in my AU if needed.

I do have a super annoying cat though.

0422831716 and my name is Des.

Scott · 12-01-2011, 09:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Racecraft

Brisbane 'floods' are a pee in a puddle...

We've been very lucky here..... so far. No substantial rain at my place in 24hrs, sun was out today so I took the opp to mow the lawns.

Almost feels like we're on the way out of this one if the peak tomorrow isn't too bad.

Fingers crossed eh?

**Peuty** · 12-01-2011, 09:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Beer Baron

I do have a super annoying cat though.

0422831716 and my name is Des.

So you've got food then too?

Good on ya for offering mate

Jim Goose · 12-01-2011, 09:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Racecraft

Brisbane 'floods' are a pee in a puddle

The EMS were over precautions and after Toowoomba they were justified.

Mother Nature took one for the team today/last night by reduce the infill into the dam. ii rc QWS cut the release by 2/3rds and reduced the levels in the Brisbane River significantly.

My heart goes out to the Granite belt, Toowoomba and Rocky over a few that had river views along the CBD getting wet feet :(

May all that lost more than a few bucks be consoled that some feel your loss deeply

Sorry say again???

bungarra · 12-01-2011, 09:53 PM

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Originally Posted by xrghiawagon

Rep points to all that have expressed free housing/food services (or in other words, a place to crash during these bad times)... still going through the thread

edit: used all of my rep points for today but will be back out in force tomorrow for all these great people offering their help, clothes, a place to stay and the likes..

well done guys. this shows how strong all of us are

I've done the same and ran out of rep points. Not much I can do from over here in the West, but our family has donated to the appeal. All the best to the forum members in the path of the floods and its great to see other forum members in the area offering accommodation, food clothing etc.

Racecraft · 12-01-2011, 09:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Scott

We've been very lucky here..... so far. No substantial rain at my place in 24hrs, sun was out today so I took the opp to mow the lawns.

Almost feels like we're on the way out of this one if the peak tomorrow isn't too bad.

Fingers crossed eh?

I am only up the road from you Scott,,I too knocked the top off the grass today and had a BBQ diner outside...

touch wood we can stay lean on the rainfall and let the dam overflow do its thing and be flushed out into the bay without widespread flooding and loss of life

Corzza · 12-01-2011, 09:55 PM

Have peak times changed? I hear it may be sooner than 4am

My poor XF · 12-01-2011, 09:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Racecraft

Brisbane 'floods' are a pee in a puddle

The EMS were over precautions and after Toowoomba they were justified.

Mother Nature took one for the team today/last night by reduce the infill into the dam. ii rc QWS cut the release by 2/3rds and reduced the levels in the Brisbane River significantly.

My heart goes out to the Granite belt, Toowoomba and Rocky over a few that had river views along the CBD getting wet feet :(

May all that lost more than a few bucks be consoled that some feel your loss deeply

Hell of a puddle.

Coyote mk3 · 12-01-2011, 09:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Corzza

Have peak times changed? I hear it may be sooner than 4am

News just said then it will still be around 4am

Racecraft · 12-01-2011, 09:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Jim Goose

Sorry say again???

the hype and precautions seemed centered on the CBD and affluent subs along the river.

We have got lucky and the predicitions were able to be re-moddled due to the sudden lack of rain in Brisbane about lunch time yesterday

While it is a generational occurence in Brisbane it has not held a candle to the devastion thru the Darling and Rocky...