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Australian Flood Crisis - cities under water, sharks in the streets
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ItAintEasyBeinCheesy
it's 4th of July in my asshole
user_nat said:Brisbane's newest swimming complex
Is that suncorp?
Damn.
So I heard that some places aren't projected to flood as much as first thought? That's good news, though the Brisbane River is still expected to peak at 5.5 isn't it?
I just hope the death toll remains as low as it is. IIRC, the bushfire death tolls in Victoria a coupe of years ago started relatively low but than skyrocketed once the worst affected areas could be reach...
I just hope the death toll remains as low as it is. IIRC, the bushfire death tolls in Victoria a coupe of years ago started relatively low but than skyrocketed once the worst affected areas could be reach...
Shiiiit. How are they going to drain that out :loluser_nat said:Brisbane's newest swimming complex
Hope you find some shelterx3n05 said:
using rapture hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm
almost bing lee level failure, almost!
but good on them for the funds
Suncorp is up to shoulder height on the field. Stadium is closed indefinitely, Roar versus Wellington to be relocated
Cricket Australia confirm Gabba ODI to go ahead Jan 31 at this stage. Entire match will be a fundraiser.
almost bing lee level failure, almost!
but good on them for the funds
Suncorp is up to shoulder height on the field. Stadium is closed indefinitely, Roar versus Wellington to be relocated
Cricket Australia confirm Gabba ODI to go ahead Jan 31 at this stage. Entire match will be a fundraiser.
_Alkaline_
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The story about the four year old child is heartbreaking.
pieatorium
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its more dramatic and paints a better picture than really big flash floodTntnnbltn said:
viciouskillersquirrel
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Five years ago, most people didn't know what a tsunami was. A friend of mine pronounced it as too-soon-army.Tntnnbltn said:
Kind of weird on this end. I mean we took the day off basically because nobody came into work, and since then we've had a super sunny day giving us a false sense of security.
Having just moved to Brisbane I haven't dealt with Floods before. I should be fine at my position, just wish I could actually deal with the situation now if there is a problem.
Having just moved to Brisbane I haven't dealt with Floods before. I should be fine at my position, just wish I could actually deal with the situation now if there is a problem.
UltimaPooh
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So how is this going in comparison to Katrina? Is the government getting people in and out quickly?
$1148 Jack
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Government response so far has been pretty damn good. We've basically had this exact scenario in our contingency plans for 36 years.
Really wish there was more video of what it's like in the CBD or surrounding inner city locations so we can have a direct comparison between this and '74...
I live in an area that is well away from the floods, but that hasn't stopped the locals freaking the hell out. Bogans getting hysterical would be hilarious if this whole thing wasn't such a tragedy.
Really wish there was more video of what it's like in the CBD or surrounding inner city locations so we can have a direct comparison between this and '74...
I live in an area that is well away from the floods, but that hasn't stopped the locals freaking the hell out. Bogans getting hysterical would be hilarious if this whole thing wasn't such a tragedy.
viciouskillersquirrel
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UltimaPooh said:
Uh, yeah. In Brisbane, it's not nearly as sudden or catastophic as New Orleans. For one, Brisbane is very hilly whereas New Orleans is really flat, so there's a lot of high ground. You can still use a lot of roads, for instance. It's also happening much more slowly - no catastrophic breaking of levies etc.
So, apart from people caught in flash flooding, like in Toowoomba, there won't be a lot of deaths. The waters will subside in a few days and most of the damage will be to property.
Basically, within the capital, you won't get situations where large sections of the city become uninhabitable afterwards.
Outside our house at 9:30AM
10AM
This is at Woolloongabba (just off Deshon St), low tide was at 9AM so no idea how high it got to by 3PM. Our house is high-set (2.8M off the ground so inside 'should' be fine unless looters get to it). We drove home through South Brisbane, car nearly stalled going through the lake that is now there.
10AM
This is at Woolloongabba (just off Deshon St), low tide was at 9AM so no idea how high it got to by 3PM. Our house is high-set (2.8M off the ground so inside 'should' be fine unless looters get to it). We drove home through South Brisbane, car nearly stalled going through the lake that is now there.
Thanks $1148 Jack
In the weeks that follow, the political shit slinging will probably begin as people seek to blame someone for the actions of the planet. But I have to say that Anna Bligh (who has never been on my radar as I'm from NSW) seems to be someone who isn't scared of rolling her sleeves up and staying on the front lines.
Evacuation and rescue efforts seem to be top notch. It might be just me, but government action/inaction never seems to be a prominent issue in the immediate aftermath of natural disasters in Australia; what we tend to see are emergency services getting straight to work without red tape in the way. And doing a fantastic job.UltimaPooh said:
In the weeks that follow, the political shit slinging will probably begin as people seek to blame someone for the actions of the planet. But I have to say that Anna Bligh (who has never been on my radar as I'm from NSW) seems to be someone who isn't scared of rolling her sleeves up and staying on the front lines.
TwiztidElf
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http://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/env...rwalk-a-dangerous-missile-20110112-19nwp.html
Riverwalk is gone. Absolutely gutted. I have run so many kilometers along it, and my very first chest heaving, vomit inducing runs were along there.
Riverwalk is gone. Absolutely gutted. I have run so many kilometers along it, and my very first chest heaving, vomit inducing runs were along there.
x3n05 said:
Holy shit man, I hope those water levels start receding quick for ya.
TwiztidElf said:http://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/env...rwalk-a-dangerous-missile-20110112-19nwp.html
Riverwalk is gone. Absolutely gutted. I have run so many kilometers along it, and my very first chest heaving, vomit inducing runs were along there.
Damn, that must have been a tough decision to pull the pin on that.
Sounds like the same reasoning behind Drift Cafe, I heard they told the owner to open all his doors and windows and let the place sink rather than risk it heading down river and doing more damage.
UltimaPooh
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viciouskillersquirrel said:
Alright.
Dastardly Jerks
Banned
I'm almost scared to see what everywhere will look like once this is all over.
My poor hometown
My poor hometown
UltimaPooh said:
yeah. australia has a very advanced emergency response system with the states and federal govts with dedicated departments. also there is nothing to stop the military being used in whatever capacity at whatever time.
australian also, as a rule, understand that these things will happen and tend to be pretty orderly, relaxed and organised about following directions from govt agencies. we aren't armed to the teeth either. so when people are told to go, they generally heed the advice and go.
people also know the govt will come to the party with money. there is $1k available to every person that has been displaced. businesses can get $25k.
$1148 Jack
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I have to say, Anna Bligh has really impressed me through this. She has been focused and non melodramatic, unlike some of the news. She has also been exceptional in providing up to date information and looks like she is in charge. Even with all the ill feelings regarding government asset sell offs and the like, I think she will do ok after this. She has proven to be a good leader through the situation.
However, Julia Gillard on the other hand looks like she is there in the way. Just getting on camera to show she cares etc. Stay out of it Julia and let Anna do her job.
However, Julia Gillard on the other hand looks like she is there in the way. Just getting on camera to show she cares etc. Stay out of it Julia and let Anna do her job.
UltimaPooh
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seanoff said:
People having weapons wasn't the problem with New Orleans.
This incident in Australia seems to be more gradual than the flooding and hurricane that occurred in New Orleans, so it seems (from what GAFers are saying) that it is easier to respond to.
The Australian government sounds like it's doing a good job, from what GAFers are reporting. It seems as if New Orleans was a major fuck up in regards to the United States, but mostly I lay the blame on the administration at the time.
FEMA also helped out in regards to placing families and individuals into residences displaced by the storm.
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