2020-2021 DISASTERDISASTER READY READY RESOURCE RESOURCE
HINCHINBROOK REPORT
MESSAGE FROM THE MAYOR It is that time of year again – THE TIME TO BE READY – for potential natural disasters. Whether as an individual, a business, a Council or one of the emergency services, we should all have our plans in place to deal with the disruptions and threats caused by cyclones, floods and storm surges and to enhance our resilience and safety from these impacts. TO BE READY – we should: 1. Know the risks and how each threat will affect our own individual area. Will flood water affect your property? 2. Prepare your property for a cyclone. Clear all debris and secure anything that could become a possible projectile in high winds. Have an emergency and evacuation plan for yourself, your family and your pets. 3. Have an emergency kit with at least seven (7) days of supplies, including food, fuel and medical supplies. Further specific details and examples of how and what you need TO BE READY can easily be found on Council’s website www.hinchinbrook.qld.gov.au, Get Ready Queensland www.getready.qld.gov.au and Emergency Management Queensland www.disaster.qld.gov.au. Alternatively call Council on 4776 4600, we will gladly assist. For information before, during and after a disaster or emergency event please visit the Hinchinbrook Disaster Dashboard, disaster.hinchinbrook.qld.gov.au. Kindest regards Mayor Ramon Jayo
TRANSLATED EMERGENCY ACTION GUIDES
The Hinchinbrook Emergency Action Guide is available in three additional languages: Italian, Spanish and Tagalog (Filipino). The Emergency Action Guide focuses on natural disasters and provides information on preparing an emergency plan, emergency kit and evacuation kit. It outlines the best way to survive a natural disaster and how to find information during disaster events such as cyclone, flood, bushfire, landslide, heatwave or severe thunderstorm.
The availability of translated guides will improve understanding of disaster directives and warnings for community members with limited English proficiency, and help to remove barriers for first responders and emergency providers before, during and after disaster events.
If you or someone you know would benefit from these translated guides, please contact Council to arrange collection, or visit Council’s Disaster and Emergency Information page.
DISASTER.HINCHINBROOK.QLD.GOV.AU DISASTER READY RESOURCE DISASTER DASHBOARD OPT-IN NOTIFICATIONS
HINCHINBROOKYou can now opt-in toREPORT a service on the Hinchinbrook Disaster Dashboard to receive email notifications. You can even receive notifications on individual flood gauges at different alert levels!
Visit the Disaster Dashboard at www. disaster.hinchinbrook.qld.gov.au and click on the “Opt-In Notifications” button to get set up.
BE PREPARED, ACT NOW EMERGENCY KIT CHECKLIST
Disaster season can have a serious impact on you and the Get your Emergency Kit started today. The list below is a people you care about. By planning ahead and being prepared guide on some of the basics your Emergency Kit will need. you can minimise the impact of a natural disaster. The checklist For a more detailed checklist visit www.getready.qld.gov.au below will help you get organised in the event of a disaster or Non-perishable foods and bottled water emergency situation. First aid kit, face masks and hand sanitiser 1. Prepare your Household Emergency Plan All essential medications that you or other family members may 2. Prepare your Evacuation Plan need 3. Prepare your Emergency Kit Toilet paper, tissues, disinfectant wipes and personal hygiene items 4. Pack your Evacuation (Grab and Go) Kit Torch with extra batteries and a battery powered lantern 5. Prepare your home and property Battery powered radio with extra batteries 6. Prepare your Pet Emergency Plan Spare clothing and closed in shoes for everyone in your household 7. Tune in to warnings 8. Check your neighbours Mobile phone, car charger and/or power bank Special items and important documents For more information about preparing an Emergency Plan or Evacuation Plan, visit: www.getready.qld.gov.au/be-prepared
STORM TIDE EVACUATION
Do you know the evacuation zone in your area? If an evacuation order is announced for Red, Orange and/or Yellow zone, affected residents should move out of the area using the most direct evacuation route.
RED ZONE: These properties face the highest risk of coastal flooding from a storm tide. They may experience flooding in areas located up to two and three metres above AHD.
ORANGE ZONE: These properties face a high risk of coastal flooding from a storm tide. They may experience flooding in areas located between three and four metres above AHD.
YELLOW ZONE: These properties face a moderate risk of coastal flooding from a storm tide. They may experience flooding in areas located between four and six metres above AHD.
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DISASTER.HINCHINBROOK.QLD.GOV.AU KNOW YOUR LOCAL AREA WARDEN
Should your area be cut off during a flood or emergency situation your Local Area Warden will be an important point of contact.
Abergowrie Braemeadows Macknade Robert Lyon 4777 4750 / 0417 622 392 Alan Robino 4777 7373 / 0429 776 373 Kim Burnell 0428 791 462 John Russo 4777 4670 / 0408 158 800 Joe Girgenti 4776 3934 / 0437 033 934 Mt Fox Arnot Creek Cordelia Alex Moroney 4777 5012 / 0410 127 007 Bernie Bostock 0419 833 340 Andrew Carr 4777 7079 / 0427 754 341 Rob Muller 0419 787 533 Ashton Forrest Beach Stone River Michael Cristaudo 4777 4264 / 0400 223 403 Gary Berkley 4777 8887/ 0400 694 358 Vince 4777 6170 Bambaroo Halifax Balanzategui 0428 181 054 (Vince) Brian Clerk 4777 3134 / 0409 578 133 Halifax Police 4061 5995 / 0427 139 936 0427 609 541 (Karen) Robert Bonassi 0410 320 233 Station Sam Torrisi 4777 6137 / 0408 779 598 Bemerside Hawkins Creek Taylors Beach Robert Quabba 4777 2728 / 0409 055 380 Frank Musmarra 4776 1282 / 0439 640 869 John Braithwaite 4777 8552 / 0418 768 166 Mark Regazzoli 4777 9730 / 0448 113 837 Mario Di Bella 4777 2798 / 0408 670 702 Upper Hawkins Creek Michael Harris 0419 022 704 Blackrock Ian and Kerry 4776 3440 / 0427 763 440 Toobanna Joe Cervellin 4776 2835 / 0428 459 546 Venables Louie Poloni 4777 2296 / 0409 947 755 Len Toscano 4776 5574 / 0408 777 841 Lucinda Kevin Halt 4777 8384 / 0427 778 384 Trebonne Roy Simpson 0439 682 733 Chris Cantoni 4777 1160 / 0419 743 875
TUNE IN AND LISTEN Local Radio Stations ABC Local Radio - 630 AM REMEMBER: In an emergency tune your battery Triple M - 102.3 FM powered radio or television into a HitFM - 103.1 FM Electronic Community Noticeboards local station and listen for weather Power - 100.7 FM are located across the district and and warning updates - keep the list Star - 106.3 FM will display up-to-date and important handy in the event of an emergency. Triple T - 103.9 FM information before, during and after a 4K1G - 107.1 FM disaster or emergency event. Kix Country - 87.6 FM
IMPORTANT CONTACTS QLD Tropical Cyclone Warnings 1300 659 212 Emergency Police, Fire or Ambulance 000 QLD Land Weather and Flood Warnings 1300 659 219 Crime Stoppers 1800 333 000 Main Roads Information 131 940 Policelink 131 444 www.qldtraffic.qld.gov.au Ingham Hospital 4720 3000 QLD Coastal Marine Warnings 1300 360 427 SES Assistance 132 500 Emergency Preparation and Information www.getready.qld.gov.au Weather Information www.bom.gov.au www.disaster.qld.gov.au
THE ‘NEW NORMAL’
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25 Lannercost Street, Ingham QLD 4850 PO Box 366, Ingham QLD 4850
4776 4600 [email protected] REMEMBER: Before, during or after a disaster or HinchinbrookShireCouncil emergency event the Hinchinbrook Disaster Dashboard is the place to go for all disaster related updates HinchinbrookDisasterInformation disaster.hinchinbrook.qld.gov.au
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