As the first Kimberley evacuees return home, others share survival stories amid record WA flooding
1 year, 11 months ago

As the first Kimberley evacuees return home, others share survival stories amid record WA flooding

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It was late at night when Tyrone Walter Hand became really worried. Key points: A small number of displaced Kimberley evacuees have started to return to their homes Some survivors say they thought they were going to drown Local community groups are visiting evacuees daily for activities and shopping "I was watching the water come up … just climbing and climbing, and we watched it all night," he said. Weird routine Such survival stories are common among the 150 evacuees still languishing in motel rooms in the port town of Derby. Evacuees are living alongside Department of Communities emergency response staff — known as "Purple Shirts" — within the motel complexes. "I was so glad to get lifted into town, to know everything was going to be OK." Evacuees wait with packed bags at their temporary accommodation in Derby.

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Logistical challenges in play for Kimberley students and teachers after flood damage
1 year, 10 months ago

Logistical challenges in play for Kimberley students and teachers after flood damage

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Kimberley teachers and students are facing logistical challenges and long commutes to get to the classroom when school resumes on February 1. Key points: Public schools in Western Australia recommence after summer holidays on Wednesday, February 1 In some instances, teaching staff in flood-damaged areas are taking planes to work Displaced students are urged to attend their nearest school in …

Frustration builds as evacuations delayed in 'severe' Kimberley flood emergency
1 year, 11 months ago

Frustration builds as evacuations delayed in 'severe' Kimberley flood emergency

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People in the Kimberley are waiting anxiously as major evacuations from record-breaking floods have been delayed due to severe weather, with no confirmation of when stranded residents will be airlifted from Fitzroy Crossing. Key points: Vulnerable residents have been rescued, but a major airlift from Fitzroy Crossing has been delayed Community members feel shock and frustration, with more people to …

Australian Defence Force steps in as Kimberley's flood emergency intensifies
1 year, 11 months ago

Australian Defence Force steps in as Kimberley's flood emergency intensifies

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The Australian Defence Force will help evacuate residents from the central Kimberley as authorities continue to deal with the fallout from ex-Tropical Cyclone Ellie. Key points: The Defence Force has been called in to provide assistance to residents stranded by record flooding in the Fitzroy Valley An evacuation centre at Fitzroy Crossing is nearing capacity as residents leave their homes …

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