COMMUNITY

Grants

Townsville City Grants and Partnerships make good things happen in our community! We have provided $460,000 of support to community organisations this year.

Townsville City Grants and Partnerships are open to the Townsville community all year round. There are three categories to choose from – economic, social and environmental.

Economic grants aim to develop a prosperous city, social grants support a city for the people and environmental grants build a clean and green community. Applying is easy, visit townsville.qld.gov.au/grants or phone 13 48 10 to speak with one of our Grants Officers today.

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Are you DISASTER ready?

When it comes to extreme weather events in North Queensland, it’s not a matter of ‘if’ but ‘when’.

Like the rest of the world Townsville has been hit hard this year with COVID-19, but this doesn’t stop natural disasters from happening. You still need to be prepared.

During disasters, emergency services may not be able to reach you because of high winds, fire, floodwater, fallen power lines or debris across the road. Emergency services will be focused on assisting the most vulnerable in the community during an event. That is why you need to be prepared to stay in your home or evacuate for at least three days.

The best time to prepare for a disaster is well before one is even on its way. Organise your emergency plan with your family and or housemates, prepare your emergency kit now, and know where you are going to evacuate if needed. Evacuation centres will be available but need to be a last resort option with COVID-19 risks still in play.

Cyclones and floods may be part of life in the north, but we must not become complacent. This wet season make sure you are disaster ready.

Visit disaster.townsville.qld.gov.au for reliable information. EMERGENCY CONTACT NUMBERS

Emergency Calls 000

State Emergency Service (SES) Tarping/branches down 13 25 00

Queensland Police Service 000

Policelink (non life-threatening calls) 13 14 44

Queensland Ambulance Service 000

Queensland Ambulance Service (non life-threatening calls) 13 12 33

Queensland Fire and Emergency Services 000 Townsville City Council 13 48 10

Emergency after hours, flood information, Dengue outbreaks, sun safety information

Townsville Local Disaster Management Group 1800 738 541

Disaster Coordination Centre (only activated during declared emergencies)

Disaster Dashboard disaster.townsville.qld.gov.au

Ergon Energy Loss of supply and emergencies 13 16 70 Origin Energy Natural and LPG Gas emergencies (leaks only) 1800 808 526 North Regional Gas LPG Gas emergencies 4774 5111

Telstra 13 22 03 Optus 13 13 44 Townsville Hospital and Health Service 4433 1111

Department of Transport and Main Roads Road closures 13 19 40

Translating and Interpreting Service 13 14 50 Veterinary Emergency Centre and Hospital 4781 3600

EMERGENCY KIT CHECKLIST

This kit should contain the provisions for your essential needs in the event of an emergency, whether you are sheltering in place or evacuating. It is also handy to have a basic tool kit, extra supplies and a portable cooker.

Essential medications Fresh water for three days

Important documents and cash in sealed bags First aid kit

Torch Batteries Portable radio Sturdy gloves

Mobile phone and charger/car adapter Toiletries Three days’ worth of non-perishable food and a can opener Face masks, hand sanitiser and sanitising wipes