The Australian Defence Force (ADF) is continuing its support to the Queensland and NSW governments across a range of search & rescue and recovery tasks under Operation Flood Assist 2022.
Initial clean-up tasks involved cleaning mud out of houses, removing damaged furniture, removing debris to allow for vehicle access, and cleaning local infrastructure.
Personnel from the Australian Army’s 5th Brigade are undertaking a range of tasks in support of emergency services in northern New South Wales. They have been sandbagging, providing evacuation support, cleaning up the Lismore CBD and ensuring food supplies get to remote communities cut off by flood waters.