There’s nothing like a natural disaster to bring a community together and, although ex-Tropical Cyclone Kirrily was considered minor in the end, the Burdekin still turned on its community spirit.
Burdekin Life has received many reports of generous and neighbourly deeds, from locals helping each other fill sandbags before the cyclone to helping clean up backyards afterwards.
“I did see some tremendous examples of good community people helping their neighbours, helping their friends, helping their family,” said Burdekin SES Local Controller Warren Francis.
“There were some really good examples of that, and we wish everyone would take up on that.”
Meanwhile, Burdekin SES shared their gratitude to Woolworths Ayr who generously donated lunch to their hardworking volunteers during the cyclone recovery efforts.
“Your support not only nourished them but also warmed our hearts,” Burdekin Unit State Emergency Service shared on social media.
“Thank you for being an invaluable part of our community.”
Ergon Energy crews were also thanked for their efforts in the field according to Area Manager Matt Oar.
“I’m really happy with the response of the Burdekin residents and how accommodating they’ve been; people just couldn’t do enough for us,” Mr Oar said.
“We’d pull up at certain places and people would walk out and give our workers things to drink and eat just because they’re so appreciative and want to give them something to help them along.”
Congratulations, Burdekin, for navigating ex-Tropical Cyclone Kirrily with preparedness and community spirit.
Woolworths Ayr donated food to Burdekin SES volunteers during cyclone recovery efforts. Photo supplied
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