Flood Before and After Photos

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One of my Australian friends from way back sent me this link today:  http://www.abc.net.au/news/infographics/qld-floods/beforeafter.htm

If you move your mouse from right to left over the photos it shows the difference between before the flooding and after.  It really helps in getting an idea of the scope of the flooding there.  It reminds me of the really bad flooding we had a little over a year ago when we were evacuated, only instead of it covering half a state it covers almost an entire country.  It just boggles my mind.  Her area is receding at the moment and her home was thankfully on high ground and she was able to get back in to see that her home is okay, but she is worried as more rain is expected and she will likely be evacuated again.  She's prepared for emergency living, but a lot of people around her are not.

I know I've been really quiet lately, but just wanted to pop in and say that I hope all of my Australian friends here are doing okay, too.  My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Comments

[captain91.livejournal.com]

wow, that is crazy! i really feel for people stuck in those floods, i can see the appeal of a house on stilts lol

[wendymr.livejournal.com]

It's just heartbreaking looking at the devastation both in Australia and Brazil.

I put up a post here showing three LJs/comms doing fundraising efforts, two for Australia and one for Briazil. I know not everyone can afford to take part, either in terms of 'buying' someone or offering creative works, but if anyone can do something... well, every little helps.

[develish1]

it really is awful isn't it? I've done what little I can, both in pimping one of the comms raising money, and making a couple of small donations myself. wish I could do more.