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Sunday, 26 March 2017

Thoughts and prayers for those in North Queensland

I was going to do a soap post today to show you my latest experiment which actually turned out to be a bit underwhelming but I will amuse you with that next week as I just wanted to send my thoughts and prayers to those in the path of the approaching Cyclone Debbie.It is thought she might turn into a category 4 or above so that is one powerful cyclone.  


I have been impressed with the steps the authorities have taken with sending up 1000 or so emergency workers and huge generators to the area. People in the 'red and orange zones'  have been told to evacuate their homes as they will be in danger and evacuation centres have been set up. 

I am not sure if I have any readers from that area but I know that Jenny of Elefantz Designs in Townsville is prepared in more ways than one. It is a good reminder to everyone to always be prepared for emergencies and I read today that Patsy from A Working Pantry is holding another free Disaster Preparedness Class soon which you might like to sign up for. Numbers are limited so don't delay if you are interested. 

Also if anyone tried to register on The Homemaker's Forum and had any trouble can you get in touch  and I will let them know. I believe some readers have trouble leaving comments on my blog so could you fill out the contact form on the sidebar and I will see what I can do. Some readers are able to comment as 'anonymous' but leave their name so I know who they are as I think it has something to do with having a Blogger account but I know that some bloggers who have Blogger blogs have also had trouble. Too high tech for me to work out I think :-)

So all the best to those in the north and also further south as the rain and wind could get fairly wild there too.  Even down here we had a leaking roof from the aftermath of one of the cyclones off the North Queensland coast. Thoughts and prayers are heading your way. Stay safe!


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13 comments:

  1. Tania9:18 pm, March 26, 2017

    Sounds like cyclone Debbie is going to be one nasty storm! Hope everyone up that way stays safe, including you Nanna Chel.

    I will remember you all in my prayers.

    xTania

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    1. Nanna Chel9:27 am, March 28, 2017

      Thanks Tania. We will probably get a fair bit of rain but hopefully not strong winds.

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  2. Home Is My Haven5:04 am, March 27, 2017

    Thanks for bringing this to my attention Chel as I had not heard as yet. I'll keep myself updated and my thoughts are with everyone and I hope all will be safe.

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    1. Nanna Chel9:28 am, March 28, 2017

      Thanks Kylie. Debbie is now going to hit around midday so she is taking her time.

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  3. Phil Poggeaux6:12 am, March 27, 2017

    ...just can't remember this much bad weather happening when I was a kid. Either it was and I was not aware or things are a-changing.

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    1. Nanna Chel9:30 am, March 28, 2017

      I think there were always storms and cyclones in Queensland Mr.HM but I can never remember heat like we experienced during summer as we live in one of the coolest areas of the state.

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  4. Chris 7:33 am, March 27, 2017

    Will certainly pray. My entire family was saved from Cyclone Tracy, even though we were in one of the hardest hit areas and the roof to our flat, and the top floor we lived on, blew away. Miracles happen. :)

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    1. Nanna Chel9:30 am, March 28, 2017

      That is amazineg, Chris and that must have been terrifying as Tracy was so destructive.

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  5. Joolz8:34 am, March 27, 2017

    It must be horrible, just waiting, not knowing just how bad it will be! I do hope people heed the warnings and get out with plenty of time, life is too precious. Stay safe, Queenslanders!

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    1. Nanna Chel9:31 am, March 28, 2017

      Joolz I think most people are sensible but there are always the few who treat it as a bit of a joke.

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  6. Sherri7:16 pm, March 27, 2017

    The weather bureau is predicting the cyclone will bring daily rainfalls of 150 mm to 250 mm and some areas could receive a lot more.

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    1. Nanna Chel9:32 am, March 28, 2017

      Sherri you will probably get more rain than we will as we are inland. Still we are expecting heavy rain towards the end of the week.

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  7. Kathy5:19 pm, March 28, 2017

    Will be thinking of you all and keeping you in our prayers!

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