Researchers are in Gympie this week, to hear directly from locals impacted by flooding earlier this year.
It’s being conducted by Natural Hazards Research Australia in partnership with the Queensland University of Technology, the University of Southern Queensland and Macquarie University.
QUT’s Professor Kim Johnston and Doctor Anne Lane will be in Gympie from today through until Friday, (September 26 – 30) and are calling for residents who were flooded or cut off by floodwaters to share their stories.
“Our aim is to hear directly from anyone who was threatened by rising floodwaters or inundated by the floods in Gympie,” Prof Johnston says.
She says every story is important.
“You may have had to evacuate quickly due to rising floodwaters, or perhaps you were cut off by floodwaters and isolated for a period of time. We want to hear about a wide range of experiences.”
“By hearing about your unique experience in Gympie, the research can gather vital insights on preparedness and response and reduce future flood risk.”
Professor Kim Johnston says there are a number of ways you can take part and share your flood story.
“We can meet with you in person for a research interview between 26-30 September or you can request an interview over the phone. We will also be distributing a survey online in October.”
You can register to take part here.
The research is also being undertaken in other flooded areas across Queensland and New South Wales.
The results of the research will be used to inform strategies to improve flood safety in not just Queensland and New South Wales, but across Australia.
This independent research is funded by Natural Hazards Research Australia and supported by Queensland Fire and Emergency Services and the NSW State Emergency Service.
