Floodwaters have cut off visitor access to Western Australia's Kimberley region, as communities grapple with a once-in-100-year flood disaster. 9News
Furious floodwaters have left homes and businesses a muddy mess and the more than century-old Crossing Inn at Fitzroy Crossing is no exception.READ MORE:"It took me and my brother almost 12 months to get the place looking beautiful and now we have to start again."
After the Fitzroy River burst its banks by a staggering 50km, the full extent of the damage and destruction is becoming clear.Authorities will inspect 130 government homes for damage. "I clearly understand people want to get back to houses but the priority is safety and electrical safety."Getting supermarket supplies into Fitzroy Crossing has been aided by air drops while non-perishable goods are restocked at the town's IGA."Because I knew trucks would be blocked for weeks and weeks."This is expected to bolster supermarket supplies across the region.
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