Community members are invited to attend and participate in their closest community forum as part of the review by the Inspector-General of Emergency Management (IGEM) into the South East Queensland (SEQ) rainfall and flooding event that occurred between 22 February and 7 March 2022.
IGEM’s Alistair Dawson said community forums would be held in parts of South East Queensland that were impacted by this rainfall and flooding event.
“These forums are an important opportunity for community members to share their experiences in the lead up to, and in response to the event. The forums provide an opportunity for the community to contribute suggestions for any improvements and equally to share what worked well,” Mr Dawson said.
Community forums will be undertaken in line with the review’s terms of reference which are available for download via: https://www.igem.qld.gov.au/sites/default/files/2022-03/Terms%20of%20Reference.pdf
“We are keen to hear what the community has to say, and I encourage people to attend these public forums,” Mr Dawson said.
Community forums will be held in the following locations:
- Caboolture – 9 June
- Yeronga – 12 June
- Bellbowrie – 13 June
- Sandgate – 15 June
- Gympie – 16 June
Community members can find out more information about each of the community forums and register to attend via the IGEM website: https://www.igem.qld.gov.au/south-east-queensland-rainfall-and-flooding-event-february-march-2022-review.
Further forum locations will be released soon.
Inquiries can be made by emailing SEQfloodreview2022@igem.qld.gov.au or by posting to GPO Box 1425, Mail Cluster 15.7, Brisbane, Queensland, 4001.
