ENDORSEMENT OF NOOSA LOCAL DISASTER MANAGEMENT PLAN 2023 · 2023-10-10 S&O Attachment 1 to the Minutes - Get Ready Packs

BOATS

  Maritime Safety Queensland recommends that mariners plan,
  prepare and follow advice when it comes to severe weather season.
   	Get a copy of the Extreme Weather              	Know when and where your vessel needs
     Event Contingency Plan for your area              to be during an evacuation.
     and read it. The Brisbane Plan covers the
                                                    	Use suitable lines to secure your boat.
     Sunshine Coast region.
                                                      Double up on mooring lines. Check they
     Explore your suggested shelter area or inlet     are in good condition and are the right size
     before cyclone season starts.                    and length.
     Update your contact details with the           	Secure loose articles below deck.
     authorities.
                                                     Secure all hatches.
     Organise options to move your boat if you
                                                     Check your boat is watertight.
     will be away during severe weather season.
                                                     Reduce wind loading and remove furled
   	Keep a record of emergency telephone
                                                     sails and covers, bimini tops and any clears.
     numbers handy (for example, Regional
     Harbour Master, Volunteer Marine Rescue        	Check all bilge pumps work and that all self
     organisations, Queensland Police Service).       draining holes are clear.




              CARS

     Ensure your car is fully fuelled.              	When severe weather warnings are issued,
                                                      park vehicles under cover, away from trees,
   	Ensure your car insurance is current and
                                                      power lines and waterways.
     that it covers your asset adequately.




disaster.noosa.qld.gov.au                                                                            7

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