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DISASTER assistance will be provided to the Douglas Shire in the wake of the weather events caused by Tropical Cyclone Nora in late March.

The region breathed a sigh of relief over Easter after escaping the heavy falls and strong conditions now forming near the Whitsunday’s and Mackay from ex-cyclone Nora.

Areas of the Captain Cook Highway, Port Douglas, Mossman and the Daintree were affected after more than 600mm of rain fell in 72 hours from March 24-26.

Minister for Law Enforcement and Cyber Security, Angus Taylor, said the funding, provided through the jointly funded Commonwealth-State Natural Disaster Relief and Recovery Arrangements (NDRRA), will assist in supporting response operations and to repair flood damaged assets, including local roads.

“Disaster assistance has now been made available to a total of twelve local government areas in response to the impacts of Tropical Cyclone Nora,” Mr Taylor said.

“Tropical Cyclone Nora brought heavy rainfall and flooding to the North Tropical Coast, isolating numerous communities and causing widespread damage to property and public assets.

“This funding will also help councils with the costs of clean-up and removal of debris.”

Other local government areas eligible for the funding include Cairns, Carpentaria, Cook, Croydon, Etheridge and Hinchinbrook.

Queensland Minister for Fire and Emergency Services, Craig Crawford, said it was important communities get the assistance they need to recover.

“This extension of assistance will ensure funding is available to these seven additional local government areas so they can progress the recovery effort,” Mr Crawford said.

“We are continuing to monitor the situation and will extend assistance under the NDRRA to further affected communities as required."

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