OVER four days, Logan received more rain than it would in a typical year, hundreds of millimetres descending on all parts of the city – causing many millions of dollars worth of damage.
Logan City Council reported about 60 homes which were badly damaged by floodwater.
But there were hundreds around the city that were impacted, whether it be lower levels of townhouses, homes, backyards or sheds.
Late last week and as recent as the weekend, there were threats of more wet weather, putting the city’s “mud army” efforts on hold, and its people on edge.
Regardless, people like Nicole Southwell and Charmaine Aldred (pictured) began the big clean up. In their case, it was Marsden, but 17 of Logan’s suburbs are flood-prone, and few escaped completely from flash flooding.
The Maclean and Waterford levels were higher than those of 2017, cutting pockets of the city from all around them.
Supplies could not reach supermarkets or other retailers, but as it often does, Logan found a way.
Neighbours opened their doors to strangers, at least one restaurant, The Hangi Pit, cooked for people in their own impacted block of townhouses.
During the floods, the safety of animals and families remained a priority. SES ensured people in flood-impacted areas were informed and where possible, felt reassured of safety in their homes.
More than 8000 homes were without power, some for up to a week in the worst-hit areas. About 30 people took advantage of the city’s evacuation centre.
This week, the clean up continues.
Big clean begins
