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Flood support shows power of networks

January 20th, 2011

Businesses and nonprofits have thrown themselves behind the Queensland and Victorian flood support efforts.  They range from electricians to bird sanctuaries, bedding manufacturers to counselling for flood-stricken Australians.  Here are just a handful of the organisations using social networks to let people know they are ready to help.

500 interstate electricians put up hands to help flood recovery
Peak Australian electrical industry body, the National Electrical and Communications Association (NECA), said it was overwhelmed with the response from interstate electrical contractors wanting to help the inspection process.

Australian Flood Phone Counselling Services Register
The Australian Counselling Association Inc (ACA) has committed to ensuring all victims and their family members have free access to counselling services.

Croatian QLD flood Appeal – Rocklea Club
From the Croatian Soccer Federation and all its members, we are hoping and praying that the flood crisis ends very quickly…

FPA members offer free financial advice to Queenslanders affected by floods
The Financial Planning Association of Australia (FPA) is showing its support for victims of the Queensland floods with the offer of free financial advice to affected residents.

ADG Global Supply Supports QLD Flood Relief Appeal
ADG Global Supply pledges $10,000 and 5% of Universal Pumps sales to Premier’s Flood Relief Appeal

Electricity and Flood Waters – An update for affected residents
An update for affected residents:In recent days the Queensland Government has repeatedly advised residents and businesses in the flood affected regions that electricity will not be reconnected…

Social Networking allows virtual administration support to pour in for flood affected businesses in Queensland
The virtual business community is rallying together using social media networks like Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter to coordinate donations.

Discount Entry into Bird Sanctuary this Australia Day to Support Flood Aid
This Australia Day Flying High Bird Sanctuary at Apple Tree Creek is offering a special discount to the residents of its local community.
Mattress and Memory Foam Bedding Specialist offering massive discounts to flood victims
A Mattress and Memory Foam Bedding Specialist on the Gold Coast is offering all stock at less than wholesale prices to flood affected people in Australia.

Flood Discounts for Rendering and Roof Repairs

Solution Industries will provide an automatic 10% discount on all products to anyone who logs in to the website with their email address and special 2011floods password.

LJ Hooker drives relief for flood victims
LJ Hooker Ltd established network-wide initiatives in response to the devastating floods first hitting Queensland and now other states.“

New hope for flood fighting
A new system for fighting floods deploys protection the equivalent of 10,000 sandbags within half an hour, requiring just two people.

Electrical industry prepares for massive flood clean-up
The National Electrical and Communications Association (NECA), said the clean-up and recovery work required following the Queensland floods could take months…

Victorian floods create electrical dangers says electrical industry
A fantastic and continuing effort that’s likely to have an impact for some time to come.
The National Electrical and Communications Association (NECA), reminded Victorians of the electrical dangers following a home or business being inundated.

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