Update 8: Severe weather event at Burketown

Queensland Police Service (QPS) remain on the ground in Burketown providing ongoing support in the declared disaster area, while major flooding continues.

Monitoring of water heights of the area continues as this record flood moves through the Georgina Catchment.

Flood waters are slowly receding, with services being restored as safety allows.

Planning is underway for the gradual repatriation of residents and essential workers as soon as is safe for them to return to their homes.

Damage Assessments of infrastructure and homes remain underway by Queensland Fire and Emergency Services personnel.

Department of Communities and Housing personnel have deployed to the declared area to provide support to all our affected and displaced people.

Water supply in Burketown is being restored, but remains on restricted pressure. Food resupply is continuing as required.

Sewage and other essential services like electricity are being assessed on a case-by-case basis as flood water recedes, once declared safe.

Officers from the Mount Isa District Disaster Coordination Centre (DDCC) have released vision of fodder drops for livestock, which are continuing as needed.

Mount Isa DDCC and Burketown Police would like to thank a group of QPS officers from Gatton, who have donated more than 300 support packages including toiletry items (pictured), for vulnerable persons displaced by the flood emergency.

Mount Isa DDCC are committed to ensuring all affected communities have support available to them.

Several air assets, including the RACQ Life Flights AW139 helicopter, are stationed nearby and on standby 24/7 for health emergencies, and the transport of food, water, and medical supplies.

If residents are concerned, they are encouraged to contact their local police or shire council offices and we thank local media for their support.

We thank the public for their continued support to help us keep the community safe.

Earlier media release: https://mypolice.page.link/DqFZ