REFERENCED DOCUMENT Flood Emergency Management Plan - MCU13/0064

MAKEPEACE ISLAND RESORT                                                   FLOOD EMERGENCY PLAN

We recommend an on-site Alert System, where;

  Alert Type        Gauge          Tide Level           Rain      Action
                   Reading

   LEVEL 1            0.70          High Tide           Yes       Evacuation Plans go to standby,
                                                                  Monitor the jetty gauge to determine if
                                                                  river is rising,
                                                                  Management to determine if
                                                                  evacuation is required

   LEVEL 2            >1.0          Low Tide            Yes       Evacuation Plans be implemented


During periods of possible flooding, the local radio station should be monitored for regular updates.
Information on river levels and current flood warnings may also be found on the bureau of meteorology
website at www.bom.gov.au/hydro/flood/qld.
Flood warnings are also available by phoning 1300 659 219.
Refer to Bureau of Meteorology information and map of Noosa & Noosa Rivers flood warning network
included in appendix d for further information.

LEVEL 1 ALERT
The management is to undertake actions as follows:
        Develop an appreciation of current flood levels and predicted levels. Are floodwaters, rising,
         peaking or falling? Monitor the Jetty Gauge for river height every 30 min;
        Stay informed by listening for Bureau of Meteorology flood watches;
        Check the Bureau of Meteorology website http://www.bom.gov.au/weather;
        Listen to warnings on ABC 891 radio;
        Phone 1300 659 219 for updated information on Flood Warnings;
        Keep an eye on the weather, unusually heavy rain is a good indication that flooding may
         occur;
        Review and assess likelihood of flood consequences. Consider:
            What areas may be at risk of inundation;
            What areas may be at risk of isolation; and
            What areas may be at risk of indirect affects as a consequence of power, water,
             telephone, sewerage, occupant’s health and transport around and of the island.
        Warn the occupants ensuring that appropriate information is communicated and preliminary
         evacuation plans are implemented, including:
            The current flood situation;
            Flood predictions;
            What the consequences of predicted levels may be;
            Prepare occupants to pack belongings and be on standby to evacuate;
            Prepare guests and staff to assemble in the main building;
            Prepare Barge ready to evacuate occupants; and
            Place all personal on standby ready to commence evacuation procedures.




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