Summarize this content to 2000 words in 6 paragraphs NSW and Queensland: For help and advice in non-life threatening situations during floods and storms call 132 500. On the web, go here for NSW and here for Queensland.Local council updatesMany local councils in the areas impacted have “disaster dashboards” that will let you know about power outages, infrastructure issues, weather updates and the location of evacuation centres. These can be accessed via the state government links above or the links below:Sunshine Coast local council here.Brisbane local council here.Gold Coast local council here.Tweed Shire local council here.Byron Shire local council here.Ballina local council here.Lismore local council here.Richmond Valley local council here.The wait: A sandbagged shop in Queen Street Mall in Brisbane’s CBDCredit: Dan PeledLoadingLocal radio In the case of a power outage, local radio will keep you up to date. If you have a battery-operated radio, you can tune into these stations.Brisbane: 612AMGold Coast: 91.7FMSunshine Coast: 90.3FM, 95.3FM or 1566AMWide Bay: 855AM, 100.1FM, 88.3FMNSW North Coast Richmond and Tweed: 94.5 FMMurwillumbah: 720 AMGrafton: 738 AMAustralian government supportPrimarily of assistance after a flood or storm event, this portal here offers information on financial assistance, health services and mental health support. It will help you locate urgent care clinics and give advice about telehealth appointments.Helpful organisationsRed Cross: For those who become separated from their family and friends, the Red Cross has started a register to help reunite loved ones during a disaster. Go here for more information.Communify Queensland: This volunteer-led community centre has a disaster support directory that has information on homeless shelters, transport updates and emergency care. You can find it here.Start the day with a summary of the day’s most important and interesting stories, analysis and insights. Sign up for our Morning Edition newsletter.
