In the first week of January, ex- tropical cyclone Ellie moved through the Kimberley inundating the Fitzroy Valley and Derby with unprecedented rainfall, causing the worst floods WA has ever experienced.
Floodwaters hit a record-breaking 15.8 metres in Fitzroy Crossing, causing widespread damage and destroying homes, businesses, roads and bridges.
Hundreds of residents have been left homeless following the floods, while others have been cut off from their homes, families and friends while Derby, Fitzroy Crossing and nearby communities are isolated from Broome and the rest of WA.
The floods killed and displaced tens of thousands of cattle, wildlife and other animals, but miraculously no people were injured.
It will take months and possibly years for the Fitzroy Valley and surrounding flood affected communities to rebuild. Support is needed to provide food, clothing, accommodation while people get back on their feet.
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