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Queensland floods – Tackling the damage – tips for small business

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View the full article here: Queensland floods | Tackling the damage – tips for small business. Small business owners should contact their insurer and a licensed gas fitter before tackling any clean-up once flood waters recede, the Queensland government says. The government’s website details step-by-step advice for businesses looking to start the recovery process,  providing [...]

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Rudd sustains foot infection in flood recovery

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Rudd sustains foot infection in flood recovery. The AMA reported that 5 clean up volunteers have been admitted to hospital with mystery illnesses and numerous others have sustained minor injuries and infections. No one is immune: Foreign Minister Kevin Rudd has been treated for a foot infection sustained while helping flood victims in Brisbane yesterday. [...]

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Electrical, asbestos danger warnings for flood clean-up

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Electrical, asbestos danger warnings for flood clean-up. Queensland residents and volunteers are being warned about the dangers posed by electricity and asbestos during the flood clean-up. Industrial Relations Minister Cameron Dick said residents of flood-affected areas should take extra care when handling electrical equipment or asbestos-containing materials while cleaning up after the floods. “Damaged wiring [...]

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Flood damage continues amid mental health warning

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Flood damage continues amid mental health warning. Rural health groups are reminding farmers of the importance of looking after their mental health. The head of the Centre for Rural and Remote Mental Health in Queensland, Dr Jennifer Bowers said once again people in rural and remote Australia had been exposed to extreme weather events in [...]

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Post-flood health warnings issued

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Post-flood health warnings issued – Local News – News – Health – Daily Liberal.

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Flood Health Warnings

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Flood Health Warnings – 13/01/2011.

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Tips to clean up after a flood

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This is a brand new blog site that provides flood clean up tips from someone who has actually been through the process in the past. Includes comments and tips from others currently going through the process. Visit the site here…………….. Download the latest flood fact sheet from Brisbane Council which contains vital information for residents [...]

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Flood Safety Fact Sheets

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Download the latest flood fact sheet from Brisbane Council which contains vital information for residents returning to their homes. As the task of cleaning up following the flood begins in coming days, Council advises residents returning to their homes to follow these safety tips:  The Red Cross Have also produced an excellent brochure that should [...]

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Flood Cleanup Safety Tips For Homeowners

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DOWNLOAD THE LATEST FACT SHEET FROM BRISBANE COUNCIL: Flooding can cause problems of water damage, water removal and flood cleanup for homeowners. Read more here: Flood Cleanup Safety Tips For Homeowners. Related posts: Flood Clean Up Health and Safety Tips Flood Safety Risks Flood Safety Fact Sheets

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Flood Clean Up Health and Safety Tips

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Thankfully flood waters are now subsiding in Brisbane and other QLD and NSW towns and now the clean up process begins. Authorities are reporting that some volunteers are coming down with “mystery illnesses”. The AMA advises that the mud, silt and debris can be contaminated with all kinds of diseases, bacteria, fertiliser, industrial chemicals and [...]

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Emergency Preparedness

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Life is unfortunately filled with potential emergencies, and offices should be prepared with an emergency plan, including a trained emergency response team.  Offering some employees free first aid classes and CPR (Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation), forming an emergency response team, and offering first aid tools could save one or many lives in an emergency situation. First [...]

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Why Things Are Seen

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Not sure why I posted this – I just love the articles this guy writes about how to survive after the apocalypse! See also 4 ways to start a fire without matches or a lighter Why Things Are Seen By Gerald Thomson In the post apocalypse or collapse everything will be different. The way you [...]

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