Queensland researchers need vital input from anyone affected by flooding this year in Warwick and Allora.
The University of Southern Queensland’s Dr Barbara Ryan will be in Warwick and Allora from 19‐23 September and wants to hear from residents who were flooded or cut off by floodwaters.
This critical research is conducted by Natural Hazards Research Australia in partnership with the University of Southern Queensland, Queensland University of Technology and Macquarie University.
“Our aim is to hear directly from anyone who was threatened by rising floodwaters or inundated by the floods in Warwick and Allora,” Dr Ryan said.
“There are several ways you can take part and share your flood story. We can meet with you in person for a research interview in Warwick or Allora between 19‐23 September or you can request an interview via online video or over the phone. We will also be distributing a survey online in October.
“The results of this research will be used by emergency services to understand what communities need at certain stages of the disaster, and what obstacles people faced in reducing the impact, getting information during the floods, and then recovering afterwards,” Dr Ryan said.
Register for participation at naturalhazards.com.au/floods2022. Interviews will take place in Warwick and Allora from 19‐23 September or online throughout September and into early October and take 45‐60 minutes to complete. The survey will be available in October, but registrations are open now.
Every story is important Dr Ryan explained.
“All floods are different and affect people in a variety of ways. No one experience is the same and it is important we hear from people in Warwick and Allora about what happened to them.”
As well as Warwick and Allora, this research is 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.
RESEARCH REGISTRATION – online at naturalhazards.com.au/floods2022 or call (02) 9850 9955
