{"id":38206,"date":"2022-03-30T14:45:17","date_gmt":"2022-03-30T03:45:17","guid":{"rendered":"\/\/www.airtasker.com\/blog\/?p=38206"},"modified":"2024-01-08T17:26:29","modified_gmt":"2024-01-08T06:26:29","slug":"help-flood-victims","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.airtasker.com\/blog\/help-flood-victims\/","title":{"rendered":"7 Ways to provide help for flood victims"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Recent heavy rains and flooding have impacted thousands of lives and damaged countless homes. In response, government agencies and aid groups are mobilising relief efforts in the hardest-hit areas on Australia\u2019s east coast.<\/p>\n<p>While this all sounds reassuring, you may be wondering how to offer flood help in your own community and take part in flood relief efforts. Here are some ways you can help out in flood-affected areas.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_73 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-transparent ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a3c77d1a5b36\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a3c77d1a5b36\"  aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.airtasker.com\/blog\/help-flood-victims\/#How_can_we_help_people_impacted_by_flooding\" title=\"How can we help people impacted by flooding?\">How can we help people impacted by flooding?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.airtasker.com\/blog\/help-flood-victims\/#1_Help_clean_up_a_flood-damaged_home\" title=\"1. Help clean up a flood-damaged home.\">1. Help clean up a flood-damaged home.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.airtasker.com\/blog\/help-flood-victims\/#2_Send_essential_supplies_to_people_in_flood-affected_communities\" title=\"2. Send essential supplies to people in flood-affected communities.\">2. Send essential supplies to people in flood-affected communities.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.airtasker.com\/blog\/help-flood-victims\/#3_Offer_to_pet_sit_for_displaced_families\" title=\"3. Offer to pet sit for displaced families.\">3. Offer to pet sit for displaced families.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.airtasker.com\/blog\/help-flood-victims\/#4_Provide_a_safe_and_dry_home_for_a_family\" title=\"4. Provide a safe and dry home for a family.\">4. Provide a safe and dry home for a family.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.airtasker.com\/blog\/help-flood-victims\/#5_Help_someone_salvage_their_personal_belongings\" title=\"5. Help someone salvage their personal belongings.\">5. Help someone salvage their personal belongings.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.airtasker.com\/blog\/help-flood-victims\/#6_Help_rebuild_a_damaged_home\" title=\"6. Help rebuild a damaged home.\">6. Help rebuild a damaged home.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.airtasker.com\/blog\/help-flood-victims\/#7_Lend_an_ear_to_someone_affected_by_the_flood\" title=\"7. Lend an ear to someone affected by the flood.\">7. Lend an ear to someone affected by the flood.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.airtasker.com\/blog\/help-flood-victims\/#Use_your_skills_to_help_with_flood_relief_efforts\" title=\"Use your skills to help with flood relief efforts.\">Use your skills to help with flood relief efforts.<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_can_we_help_people_impacted_by_flooding\"><\/span><b>How can we help people impacted by flooding?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Help_clean_up_a_flood-damaged_home\"><\/span><b>1. Help clean up a flood-damaged home.<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-38207\" src=\"https:\/\/airtasker-seo-wordpress-blog-assets-prod.s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/24050835\/flood-cleanup.jpg\" alt=\"man cleaning up mud with a shovel after a flood\" width=\"716\" height=\"502\" srcset=\"https:\/\/airtasker-seo-wordpress-blog-assets-prod.s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/24050835\/flood-cleanup.jpg 716w, https:\/\/airtasker-seo-wordpress-blog-assets-prod.s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/24050835\/flood-cleanup-150x105.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 709px) 85vw, (max-width: 909px) 67vw, (max-width: 984px) 61vw, (max-width: 1362px) 45vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Know a friend whose house was trashed by floods? You can offer to help clean up their place. (Here are tips on\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.airtasker.com\/au\/guides\/how-to-clean-home-after-flood\/\">cleaning up a home after a flood<\/a>.) Or, consider joining a volunteer organisation to support rebuilding and cleaning efforts in your local community.<\/p>\n<p>Depending on the level of destruction, expect tasks such as removing water from inside houses, shovelling out mud and silt, cleaning and repainting walls, and scrubbing floors.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Send_essential_supplies_to_people_in_flood-affected_communities\"><\/span><b>2. Send essential supplies to people in flood-affected communities.<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Suppose you know friends or family members who live in affected areas. In that case, it\u2019s best to find a way to contact them first and ask what supplies they need before sending any items.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-38391\" src=\"https:\/\/airtasker-seo-wordpress-blog-assets-prod.s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/24050813\/flood-relief-goods.jpg\" alt=\"person giving a neighbour a donation box containing food after a flood\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/airtasker-seo-wordpress-blog-assets-prod.s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/24050813\/flood-relief-goods.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/airtasker-seo-wordpress-blog-assets-prod.s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/24050813\/flood-relief-goods-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/airtasker-seo-wordpress-blog-assets-prod.s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/24050813\/flood-relief-goods-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 709px) 85vw, (max-width: 909px) 67vw, (max-width: 1362px) 62vw, 840px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Some items your flood-affected family and friends may need are:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Non-perishable food like canned meat, canned soups, nut butters, dry beans, and packaged foods (e.g., cereals, oats, rice, quinoa)<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"p1\">Bottled water<\/li>\n<li>Clothing and footwear \u2013 Take note of the recipients\u2019 clothing sizes and only send what will fit them.<\/li>\n<li>Unused toiletries or hygiene kits<\/li>\n<li>Formula and nappies<\/li>\n<li>New face masks, rubbing alcohol, and hand sanitisers<\/li>\n<li>Usable furniture, mattresses<\/li>\n<li>Functioning generators<\/li>\n<li>Cleaning supplies like mops, gloves, and laundry detergent<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Unable to personally deliver the flood relief supplies? You can <a href=\"https:\/\/www.airtasker.com\/au\/services\/delivery\/\">book a delivery service<\/a> to send supplies to your loved ones.<\/p>\n<div class=\"tip\">\n<p><strong>A note on donating \u201cunwanted junk\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Before you donate goods, consider whether they will be truly helpful to the recipient. Items like tattered clothes, expired goods, used toiletries, broken equipment, and toys won\u2019t add value to the lives of catastrophe survivors.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-38209\" src=\"https:\/\/airtasker-seo-wordpress-blog-assets-prod.s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/24050834\/donation-boxes.jpg\" alt=\"Donation boxes with clothes on floor indoors\" width=\"716\" height=\"477\" srcset=\"https:\/\/airtasker-seo-wordpress-blog-assets-prod.s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/24050834\/donation-boxes.jpg 716w, https:\/\/airtasker-seo-wordpress-blog-assets-prod.s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/24050834\/donation-boxes-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 709px) 85vw, (max-width: 909px) 67vw, (max-width: 984px) 61vw, (max-width: 1362px) 45vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>When disaster hits a nearby area, your first instinct may be to donate that long-forgotten donation box sitting in the garage. These goods could be items you deemed too good for the landfill but too old for your personal use.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cPlease do not \u2018donate\u2019 your old junk and expect gratitude in return,\u201d says University of Queensland associate professor Nicole George on news website, <a href=\"https:\/\/theconversation.com\/want-to-help-people-affected-by-floods-heres-what-to-do-and-what-not-to-178149\">The Conversation<\/a>. If anything, these can make them feel \u2018awful\u2019 and \u2018guilty\u2019 for not being able to appreciate the goods they\u2019ve received. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.un.org\/press\/en\/2014\/ecosoc6629.doc.htm\">Humanitarian aid experts<\/a> have also said that offering help should come from a place of solidarity instead of charity.<\/p>\n<h3><b>So, should you donate money or goods?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p>Those who feel inclined to help larger communities are encouraged to donate money instead. You can donate money through reputable organisations such as the<a href=\"https:\/\/www.salvationarmy.org.au\/\"> Salvation Army<\/a>,<a href=\"https:\/\/www.redcross.org.au\/\"> Australian Red Cross<\/a>, and<a href=\"https:\/\/www.foodbank.org.au\/?state=au\"> Foodbank<\/a>. Such organisations can easily pool funds for on-ground efforts and ensure that proper supplies and financial assistance go to those in need.<\/p>\n<p>You can also donate money through crowdfunding campaigns. This way, you can ensure your funds go to a specific person or community. Do note that crowdfunding campaigns don\u2019t go through rigorous compliance checks and reporting requirements, unlike formal charities. For this reason, make sure to research the organisation or fundraiser before you donate.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Offer_to_pet_sit_for_displaced_families\"><\/span><b>3. Offer to pet sit for displaced families.<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-38210\" src=\"https:\/\/airtasker-seo-wordpress-blog-assets-prod.s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/24050834\/pet-sitting.jpg\" alt=\"a dog sitting next to a crate in its temporary home with dog sitter\" width=\"716\" height=\"402\" srcset=\"https:\/\/airtasker-seo-wordpress-blog-assets-prod.s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/24050834\/pet-sitting.jpg 716w, https:\/\/airtasker-seo-wordpress-blog-assets-prod.s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/24050834\/pet-sitting-150x84.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 709px) 85vw, (max-width: 909px) 67vw, (max-width: 984px) 61vw, (max-width: 1362px) 45vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Want to do more than just donate pet food? You can offer to pet sit for a family while they recover from flood damage. This means you\u2019ll take care of their pet and provide a comfortable home environment for some time. Not only is this activity fulfilling, but you\u2019ll also get to make a new furry, scaly, or feathered friend when you do it!<\/p>\n<p>You can <a href=\"https:\/\/www.airtasker.com\/au\/earn-money\/\">list your pet sitting services<\/a> to connect with nearby pet owners who need a hand. Alternatively, you can check out <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rspca.org.au\/support-us\/foster-care\">RSPCA Australia<\/a> and foster an animal displaced by the floods.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Provide_a_safe_and_dry_home_for_a_family\"><\/span><b>4. Provide a safe and dry home for a family.<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Have an extra room or two in your house? Perhaps you can open up your place for a few days as a temporary shelter for a family who lost their home. What they need more than anything now is the security of a roof over their heads, decent sleeping quarters, and a comfortable bathroom.<\/p>\n<p>Another way to help is by driving displaced people to evacuation shelters set up by disaster relief groups.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Help_someone_salvage_their_personal_belongings\"><\/span><b>5. Help someone salvage their personal belongings.<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-38211\" src=\"https:\/\/airtasker-seo-wordpress-blog-assets-prod.s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/24050833\/restoring-wooden-door-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"a woman restoring a flood-damaged wooden door\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1440\" srcset=\"https:\/\/airtasker-seo-wordpress-blog-assets-prod.s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/24050833\/restoring-wooden-door-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/airtasker-seo-wordpress-blog-assets-prod.s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/24050833\/restoring-wooden-door-1200x675.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/airtasker-seo-wordpress-blog-assets-prod.s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/24050833\/restoring-wooden-door-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/airtasker-seo-wordpress-blog-assets-prod.s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/24050833\/restoring-wooden-door-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/airtasker-seo-wordpress-blog-assets-prod.s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/24050833\/restoring-wooden-door-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/airtasker-seo-wordpress-blog-assets-prod.s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/24050833\/restoring-wooden-door-2048x1152.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 709px) 85vw, (max-width: 909px) 67vw, (max-width: 1362px) 62vw, 840px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Do you have a knack for repairing damaged items? Why not offer up your time to save flood-damaged valuables?<\/p>\n<p>Our guide to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.airtasker.com\/au\/guides\/how-to-save-water-damaged-valuables\/\">restoring water-damaged valuables<\/a> provides tips on:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Restoring flood-damaged photographs<\/li>\n<li>Drying a wet book, and<\/li>\n<li>Repairing water-damaged furniture<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>You can also offer to shovel out a friend\u2019s mud-soaked belongings and wash salvageable items, be it clothes or plastic toys.<\/p>\n<p>Major rains and floods are a threat to life and everything we hold dear. By salvaging someone\u2019s flood-damaged belongings, you can make a small but meaningful difference for people recovering from a flood.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Help_rebuild_a_damaged_home\"><\/span><b>6. Help rebuild a damaged home.<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-38213\" src=\"https:\/\/airtasker-seo-wordpress-blog-assets-prod.s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/24050833\/repairing-roof.jpg\" alt=\"removing a flood-damaged roof tile\" width=\"716\" height=\"476\" srcset=\"https:\/\/airtasker-seo-wordpress-blog-assets-prod.s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/24050833\/repairing-roof.jpg 716w, https:\/\/airtasker-seo-wordpress-blog-assets-prod.s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/24050833\/repairing-roof-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 709px) 85vw, (max-width: 909px) 67vw, (max-width: 984px) 61vw, (max-width: 1362px) 45vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Storms and flooding bring widespread damage to homes. If you have handy skills related to home repairs, you can offer your services at affordable rates.<\/p>\n<p>Common repair services needed after a disaster include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.airtasker.com\/au\/services\/roof-repair\/\">Roof repair<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.airtasker.com\/au\/services\/driveway-repair\/\">Driveway repair<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.airtasker.com\/au\/services\/house-painting\/\">House painting<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.airtasker.com\/au\/services\/fencing-repair\/\">Fence repair<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.airtasker.com\/au\/services\/floor-repair\/\">Floor repair<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_Lend_an_ear_to_someone_affected_by_the_flood\"><\/span><b>7. Lend an ear to someone affected by the flood.<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Recovering from a disaster can be a devastating experience. Give your flood-affected friend or family member space to talk about their struggles, even long after the flood cleanup.<\/p>\n<p>Remember that some people may take months or years to recover from a traumatic event. Therefore, be patient and empathetic to someone who constantly talks about their experiences and losses.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Use_your_skills_to_help_with_flood_relief_efforts\"><\/span>Use your skills to help with flood relief efforts.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>There are many ways to offer flood help. If you\u2019re looking to connect to people in need, you can <a href=\"https:\/\/www.airtasker.com\/au\/earn-money\/\">post a listing<\/a> on Airtasker for specific services within your skillset. 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