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.
Recovery status
Recovery activities fall under the four core recovery pillars: Economic, Environment, Human & Social, and Infrastructure.
Impact of flood event
The flooding event caused significant immediate, medium-term and long-term impacts across the Cairns region.
Community resources
Information on contacts for emergency relief, support, temporary accommodation, how to donate and how to volunteer.
Financial resources
Information for financial assistance relating to Tropical Cyclone Jasper.
Last Updated: 29 November 2024
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