Mosquito activity after floods and cyclones

Mosquito numbers can increase after floods and cyclones as receding flood waters and pooling water can provide ideal mosquito breeding conditions.

A fact sheet on controlling mosquitos on property is available on the Queensland Government website:

• Fact Sheet: Controlling mosquito breeding after floods, storms and cyclones

Mould after floods and cyclones

Moisture, pools of water, heat and humidity after floods and cyclones can result in the growth of mould.

A fact sheet is available on the Queensland Government website:

• Fact Sheet: Dealing with mould after a storm, flood or cyclone

Community Recovery

The Northern Queensland Primary Health Network website has information on community recovery resources available to residents affected by flooding, including the Townsville Community Hub, mental health resources, public health fact sheets, and financial assistance.

• Flood recovery for the community

Human Health and Animal Carcass Disposal

The Queensland Government has published fact sheets with strategies to reduce risks to human health from animal carcass disposal, including the use of personal protective equipment.

• Fact Sheet: Disease prevention – human health and animal carcass disposal
• Department of Agriculture and Fisheries: Managing carcass disposal

Cleaning Up

The Queensland Government has published resources with information about protecting your health when cleaning up after flooding. Topics include returning to buildings, electricity and water utility contacts, pools and water tanks, floodwater contamination risk, mould, asbestos, drugs and poison disposal, and landowner repairs.

• Queensland Government: Cleaning up

Information for Health Professionals

The Northern Queensland Primary Health Network website lists resources available to health care professionals providing services in response to the flooding.

• Flood recovery for health professionals

The Queensland Government has a fact sheet available with health advice for emergency response workers.

• Fact Sheet: Health Advice for Emergency Response Workers