The Townsville Local Disaster Management Group is reminding residents to stay informed as rain continues across the region.
The Bureau of Meteorology has advised further rain is expected for the Townsville region today and into the weekend.
TLDMG Chair Andrew Robinson said residents needed to stay informed and continue listening to advice.
“Residents should remain aware and continue listening to advice as the rain picks up today and into the weekend,” Cr Robinson said.
“The current advice is for all residents across the Townsville local government area to stay informed. The TLDMG remains stood up and will continue to meet regularly until the weather event subsides.
“Sand and sandbags have been replenished at sites across Townsville for residents to collect. If you have sandbags at home, bring them along to fill up.”
Acting Mayor and Local Recovery and Resilience Group chairperson Ann-Maree Greaney said Townsville City Council was continuing to advocate for disaster assistance for flood-impacted residents across the entire Townsville LGA.
“The State Government has extended the impact zone to include suburbs like Black River, Bluewater, Cungulla and Paluma, however we are currently advocating for the entire local government area to receive assistance,” Cr Greaney said.
“Anyone who needs help with housing or financial assistance can visit the community recovery hubs around Townsville. These have been set up by the State Government and are currently open in the Upper Ross, Cungulla, Deeragun, Bluewater and Rollingstone.”
