Are you affected by the floods?

Some friends of mine set off BY CAR yesterday from Scone with their two kids for a two week holiday on the Gold Coast. Heaven knows where they are now. Must be completely BONKERS.

The following roads are no-go/danger zones for travellers:

• Barwon Highway - west of Goondiwindi
• Brisbane Valley Highway at Split Yard Creek, Fernvale
• Bruce Highway - north of Gladstone
• Bruce Highway - south of Gympie
• Bruce Highway- closed Federal
• Canarvon Highway - north of Injune
• Cunningham Highway - between Warwick and Inglewood
• D'Aguilar Highway - closed at 4 points from Kilcoy Creek
• Dawson Highway - Calliope to Springsure
• Fitzroy Development Rd - north of Taroom
• Gore Highway - Pampas and Brookstead
• Ipswich Motorway - closed at Goodna and Redbank
• Leichardt Highway - north of Wandoan
• Moonee Highway - west of Moonee
• Mount Lindesay Highway is closed at Jimboomba
• New England Highway - between Toowoomba and Warwick
• Warrego Highway - closed from Marburg Range to Toowoomba range in both directions, and west of Dalby
• All roads West and North of Brisbane are currently impacted
• All roads west of the Darling Downs are also impacted
• There are major impacts on all Central Queensland road networks with continued heavy rain and further disruptions likely

Anyone knows if Brisbane airport is still open? Some of my friends travelling back this afternoon. 

Just looking at your road closure list Ted. I imagine the list is going to get longerrrrr and longerrrrr.

Brisbane airport still open, but major issues to reach it by road.

Yes Fred... you can get the full list here: http://highload.131940.qld.gov.au/

AirTrain to the airport is the answer.

RT @abcnews: Live now: watch the latest Queensland Police media conference http://on.fb.me/fMjuPn  #qldfloods

Here's the link the the spreadsheet, we are updating in realtime directly from info being tweeted. http://bit.ly/i3BDr8 

hey this is pretty kool TY for invite! my family and me are ok ty.. my daughters r in east brisbane Have not been told to evacuate except from me 

i am offering my help to those affected particularly in Gatton Grantham Helidon region So pls DM @gumbootsally via twitter if i can help Have made self avail online

http://bit.ly/i3BDr8 Hyperlink from Mediamum, thanks for the link!

Good stuff!

You're evacuating? From where gumbootsally?

no my daughters are in east brisbane I am in lockyer valley and v safe ty

Just re-reading. You mean you told your daughter as a concerned mum but the authorities have not as yet?

Daughters I mean.

yes

they r in latrobe street they assure me is ok 

Figure you're doing the right thing gumbootsally as every concerned parent would.

Please don't forget to donate here: http://www.qld.gov.au/floods/ 
Every dollar can help.

Just reading some posts from up above in this chat. I see ...
"The Bremer River was expected to peak at 22 metres but that has been revised down to 20.5 metres."
Let's hope this slightly lower peak will continue.

ty Fred Do u think they will b ok? or should i urge them to get out

Saw on Twitter some Tweeters were offering to donate with very re-Tweet.

gumbootsally. How old are your daughters?

Gumbootsally: if they are safe, they should stay where they are. 

20

they have aspergers but i think they are safe and yes didnt want to interfere and jepardise their safety by enc a move. : )

ty Max i tend to gut feel the same and i trust their judgement jst doubt in my own mind TY all : )

I can understand why you are concerned. Do they have neighbours who can keep an eye on them.

v sad and devastating for many Is shocking

yes they hve mentioned surrounding neighbours ty and I thought same well they are not going so i do trust their judgement all the same 

I wonder whether you could ask to speak to the neighbours on the 'phone given your girls are so young.

hmm they girls have aspergers they wont do that they r v stubborn but i think they will b ok I have also checked the maps and listen to all updates 

I think your girls are lucky to have a mum like you

i am going now and thanku for asking me to chat.. i wish to check our roads and see how far i can get, which i feel will be if lucky five minutes down the road and it will b turn back 

Best wishes.

aww TY ! i support them in many ways and believe it or not use Tarot for some really great help : )

Second that GBS.

Thank U Alex and Fred and Max V nice to tweet U and if yr on twitter pls follow and i shall fb Ty for support w queries Take Care also and STay Safe : ) 

Have a look at the Google Maps first: http://mapvisage.appspot.com/static/floodmap/map.html

I would have to say before leaving tho! Anna Bligh qld govt SES Qld police and ambos  always! what a job they have done! really overwhelming their togetherness and support Awesome job to all of them and volunteers too! 

k ty for maps yes will check 1st If i say going to have a look I will see a tiny puddle and say to my daughter Mmmmm nah no way! i dont drive thru anything if can help a chicken! 

QLD government, police and ambos are doing an amazing job.

Let's hope.

Just a reminder of useful links:
http://mapvisage.appspot.com/static/floodmap/map.html <- Map of the current situation 
http://highload.131940.qld.gov.au/ <- Full list of road closures
http://bit.ly/i3BDr8 <- spreadsheet updated in realtime
http://www.qld.gov.au/floods/  <- Donation official page

tyvm great links!