Shit.
Our main operational centre's garage in Brisbane is filled with staff members salvaged furniture. Some of us have either lost our homes or the waters are very seriously threatening to pull everything into the gurgler. Everyone has pitched in, using the transfer vans and coffin truck service to save what they can. This morning we attempted to salvage some computers and records from a branch office in Chelmer but we couldn't get in before road closures. We're almost certain the water will have hit the roof this afternoon.
I'm lucky, while the Brisbane river flows just a few kilometers away, I live perched up in a hill and my socks will stay dry tonight. Thanks meat cat!
Helicopters are flying overhead and nearly 95,000 homes are without power. What does this do to the funeral industry?
Families going through the grieving process already are now having to postpone burials, adding to the stress of losing their loved ones. Funeral directors are stuck in their homes. The coroners office is closed as the area has been evacuated. We have to ensure that the people who can't walk themselves to safety remain away from harm. Even if I have to piggy back the bodies through 4ft of water I will! (And wouldn't that be a sight to behold!). Corpse Girl Defies Brisbane Floodwaters to Save Viewing!
It won't get to that, but I'm ready if it does. Punching waves n sh*t.
Be safe Brisbane. x
P.S. How amazing is this picture below, the 1893 floods. If I was really really old, I wouldn't be surprised. 1893, 1974..I didn't know we were so flood hungry!
I've been wondering how you're faring. It's been on the radio and tv here in the States. Even though I don't know you, I've been worried. Glad to hear that you're ok.
ReplyDeleteGood Luck,
Shannon
Is there a satellite dish in that old photo or are the flood fumes getting to me early?
ReplyDeleteGlad to hear you're high and dry, fellow hill-dweller.