Ex-TC Jasper flood event recovery

Ex-Tropical Cyclone Jasper crossed the coast north of Cairns at Wujal Wujal at 8pm on Wednesday 13 December 2023. Ex-TC Jasper was initially expected to continue out to sea by Friday 15 December, westward to the Gulf of Carpentaria, taking the rain with it.

Instead it stalled over north Queensland and ultimately lead to a major flood emergency..

Recovery plan & reports

Council works hand-in-hand with local stakeholders, businesses and industry groups, as well as government, to ensure our recovery.

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Recovery status

Recovery activities fall under the four core recovery pillars: Economic, Environment, Human & Social, and Infrastructure.

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Impact of flood event

The flooding event caused significant immediate, medium-term and long-term impacts across the Cairns region.

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Community resources

Information on contacts for emergency relief, support, temporary accommodation, how to donate and how to volunteer.

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Financial resources

Information for financial assistance relating to Tropical Cyclone Jasper.

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Business support

If your business has been affected by Tropical Cyclone Jasper, there are information and support services to help you get your business back on track.

Last Updated: 29 November 2024

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