Charlotte Spliethoff

Dutchie in Oz - Interested in flood risk management and disaster resilience policy. Involved in Flood Community of Practice. Views are my own.

[Charlotte Spliethoff @CHSpliethoff]

@Flood_CoP @RedCross Haha nice Piet! A great conference indeed and so great to reconnect face-to-face with so many disaster resilience colleagues, including my friend and fellow Dutchie Charlotte!

[National Emergency Management Agency @nemagovau]

Brendan Moon has today been announced as Australia’s first Coordinator-General for National Emergency Management, strengthening our nation’s ability to prepare for, respond to, and recover from disasters.

Find out more: https://t.co/8En70F4zVR

[Bureau of Meteorology, Australia @BOM_au]

A #LaNiña event is underway in the Pacific Ocean. The Bureau's 3-month climate outlook shows a high chance of above-average rainfall for the eastern half of Australia. La Niña is not the only driver influencing this wet outlook. Learn more - https://t.co/Sxi7noGXVN

[Queensland Reconstruction Authority @QReconstruction]

Calling Qld environment and natural resource management groups 📣

Nearly $23m is available for riverine recovery and pest control projects, to help bring back Queensland waterways following this year’s floods.

@QldEnvironment @nemagovau

More here 👉 https://t.co/unwxxwv3v6

[Queensland Reconstruction Authority @QReconstruction]

An independent @Deloitte report has placed the estimated overall cost of the South East Queensland floods at $7.7 billion. 💰

It considered various costs of the event, highlighting the sheer extent of the damage caused early this year. ⛈️

More here 👉 https://t.co/B1qB2urMCW

[Bureau of Meteorology, Queensland @BOM_Qld]

Big evening tides near or slightly above HAT (Highest Astronomical Tide) along the southern Qld coast this week. Localised tidal flooding possible in susceptible, low-lying areas, especially about #Brisbane bayside & nearby suburbs. Qld Gov tide data here: https://t.co/NTG1nh2iTa

[AIDR @AIDR_News]

Only 4 days left to submit your project or photo to the 2022 Resilient Australia Awards!

Learn more and submit here: https://t.co/85M2Fieiw5

[Queensland Reconstruction Authority @QReconstruction]

Following the #QldFloods2022, the Office of the @IGEMQld is reviewing and assessing the effectiveness of preparedness activities and responses at the time.

Community members are being invited to have their say.

To find out about upcoming events visit: https://t.co/7zdlaErfZK

[Molino Stewart @molinostewart]

"Scientists and #weather forecasters are watching temperatures in an area in the tropical #Pacific Ocean that has been unusually cool in recent months – one signal that the current #LaNiña could either remain in place until summer or fade and then return"

https://t.co/qggfZvjgPD

[Climate Council @climatecouncil]

ELCA has developed a six-point plan for the incoming government, which includes the development of a national climate change risk assessment and national climate change mitigation and adaptation strategy: https://t.co/oJJwd75V3j

[Queensland Reconstruction Authority @QReconstruction]

State Recovery Coordinator Major General Jake Ellwood is encouraging anyone who thinks they may be eligible for the Resilient Homes Fund to register their interest

He's determined to see a change for the better.

For more go to https://t.co/haEmnBobQH

#roadtorecovery #rebuild

[Charlotte Spliethoff @CHSpliethoff]

@therealaegear It sure was - next year Luna Park!

[AIDR @AIDR_News]

The 2022 Resilient Australia Awards close in less than 3 weeks! If you, your organisation, school or community have been contributing to building resilience to disasters, make sure you put in a submission to these nationally significant awards. #RAA22

https://t.co/85M2FieQlD

[Queensland Police @QldPolice]

⚠️😳Ask yourself - Do you really need to be driving in this weather? ⚠️Creeks & rivers cont to rise, FLASH FLOODING is occurring, multiple hazards / dangers & many roads are closed 👇👇 @QLDTrafficMetro https://t.co/b2kXivP892 https://t.co/XBj08DEYY1 https://t.co/NgKE6evAXW

[Queensland Fire Department @QldFireDept]

📣⚠️ ATTENTION LOCKYER VALLEY 📣⚠️

All low-lying areas across the region are being urged to self-evacuate. For a list of evacuation centres: https://t.co/oAfDk8xagp

📱 For flood assistance call the SES on 132 500.
🚨In a life-threatening emergency, dial Triple Zero (000).

[Queensland Reconstruction Authority @QReconstruction]

Registrations of interest are open for the $741m Resilient Homes Fund, giving affected homeowners the choice to raise, retrofit or take part in the voluntary buy back of their homes.

For more 👉 https://t.co/haEmnBobQH

#roadtorecovery #recovery #rebuild #reconstruction

[Queensland Fire Department @QldFireDept]

⚠️🛑 The risk of flooding is rising for many parts of Qld as rain continues to fall on already soaked grounds & swollen waterways.

If possible, reconsider the need to travel. The easiest way to stay safe is to just stay home.

📸 Esk Kilcoy Road (Jenni Robinson)

[Queensland Reconstruction Authority @QReconstruction]

Hey 🙋‍♂️

Just a quick one!

Don't forget applications for assistance grants will close between Saturday, 26 March and Thursday, 7 April. ✍️

Check the website to see when applications for eligible help in your area are closing, it could be this weekend.

https://t.co/gPe1DghmMb

[Queensland Reconstruction Authority @QReconstruction]

This flood warning camera at a railway bridge in Grantham shows how quickly a situation can change.

This morning the town's evacuation siren was sounded after the area received 80mm of rain in a short space of time.

📹 Qteq

#roadtorecovery #recovery #reconstruction #rebuild