Somerset Region Business Alliance Flood Recovery community information resource .
The Somerset Region Business Alliance is offering advice and support to any small business or primary producer in the Somerset Region that has been flood affected. The following committee members will be available to offer friendly support to help you get your business going again, whether this is in the form of advice and mentoring or a referral to more specialist resources that can offer assistance.

In addition, Deb Ribinskas, who is also a board member of the Business Enterprise Centre, Ipswich region Inc can offer advice and assistance with completing the application forms for the Queensland Government financial assistance (click here for more information) that is available for small businesses, primary producers and tourism operators who have suffered flood related damage to their business that is not covered by insurance: Please call Deb Ribinskas on 0411 866 679

For advice and mentoring, please call

Esk, Kilcoy, Moore, Linville, Harlin regions
Lowood, Brightview, Glamorganvale, Somerset Dam and regions
Fernvale and region
Lifeline Crisis Line

 Vivienne Pastars (5424 2222)
Bob Whalley (0417 632 102)
Mark Wells (5426 7300)
13 11 14
Useful Local Community Flood Recovery Resources for Somerset Region

Fernvale Flood Recovery Distribution Centre for the Community of Fernvale on Facebook

Fernvale and Surrounding Communities Action Group
Contact Dennis Ward Coordinator
Email: fernvalecommunity@gmail.com
Website: www.fernvale.qld.au
Mobile: 0409 516 428

FloodAid - Connecting those in Need with those who can Help - FloodAid.com.au

Fernvale Lowood and Surrounding Areas Road/flood Updates on Facebook

Lowood and Fernvale Lost and Found Animals from the QLD Floods on Facebook

Farmers are flood victims too on Facebook

Brisbane Adoption" - adopt a flood affected child or family on Facebook
The Queensland Council of Social Service has published several excellent eNews fact sheets to assist with the recovery process for people in flood affected areas, They list absolutely everything from the financial assistance availble from State and Federal Governement to advice for Primary Producers to Mens Counselling Services to assistance available from utility companies such as Telstra.

One helpful piece of information for anyone who has suffered damage to their home but is not covered by insurance is that there are Assistance Grants available to assist families and individuals with the replacement of uninsured contents and owner occupiers with the repair of uninsured residences damaged by the disaster.

Please vsit the SCOSS Queensland Flood Information website to download the fact sheets.
Useful Summary of Flood Relief Financial Resources

Please click here to download a very useful and comprehensive summary of Flood Relief Fiancial Resources, including a structural assistance grant for property owners whose home has been damaged by the disaster and who are not covered by insurance.
The Somerset Flood Appeal Fund - visit the SRC website for more information and to donate
Qld Premier’s Disaster Relief Fund

How to Apply.
How to Donate.
Flood affected and in need of Financial Assistance?

Financial assistance and support is available for individuals and families, primary producers, small businesses, sporting and recreational organisations affected by the Queensland floods. Check out the Queensland Floods Recovery website for more information.
A Disaster Income Recovery Subsidy is available which is equal to 13 weeks Newstart for those affected. Individuals and Couples who have been affected by loss of income can apply. Call 180 22 66 which is the Australian Govt Emergency Hotline for Information and Assistance or visit the website.
Queensland Government Flood Assistance for Small business, Primary Producers and Tourism Operators

The Queensland Government has a range of financial assistance, support services and advice available to assist small businesses, primary producers and tourism operators affected by the floods. Check out the www.business.qld.gov.au website for more information.
Roads Situation

Many roads are closed in Somerset Region, including some roads that were previously open after the flood. Visit the Somerset Region Council website for the latest update.
Need to talk with someone?

Feeling down and/or just want to talk with someone about your situation and experiences? I still cry when I think about what happened to our community, so don't be too proud or stoical, we've all been though a lot.

Call Lifeline Crisis Line - 13 11 14 - available 24 hours so call them now.
Recovery Centres are still open in Esk, Fernvale and Lowood - check out the Somerset Region Coucil website for the latest information.
The Australian Early Warning Network (EWN)

We are only about half way through the cyclone season, our dams are full and the ground is well saturated. It might be prudent to be forewarned in case of another flood event.

The Australian Early Warning Network has been Alerting the community about impending severe weather via SMS, email and landline since 2007.

The EWN provides emergency alerts covering everything from tsunamis through to severe weather. EWN monitors and tracks potentially dangerous weather systems and uses the network to alert people directly in the path of an event such as a thunderstorm with the potential for hail, flash flooding or damaging winds.

Click here to Register for Early alerts via SMS, Landline and/or Email