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

During a bushfire:                                           AS THE FIRE FRONT ARRIVES:
IF YOUR FAMILY PLAN IS TO STAY                                 Disconnect hose and fittings and bring inside.
AND DEFEND THE FIRE:
                                                               Go inside for shelter.
Preparation is the key to survival. Being involved in a
fire will be one of the most traumatic experiences of
                                                               Drink lots of water.
your life. In making your decision to stay there are a         Shelter in your house on the opposite side to
few things you need to consider.                               the approaching fire.
You will need to:                                              Patrol and check for embers inside,
+ Follow your Bushfire Survival Plan.                          particularly in the roof space.

+ Be mentally and physically ready and you will need           Check on family and pets.
  to have a plan.
                                                               Maintain a means of escape.
+ Be able to withstand the impact of bushfire.
                                                               Continually monitor conditions.
  Check the specific factors which reduce risk here:
  ruralfire.qld.gov.au                                         Don’t get in a pool or a water tank.
+ Have well-maintained resources and equipment and
  know how to use them.
+ Clearly understand what you will do to protect your
  property and life when the fire arrives.
+ Discuss details of your plan with family, friends and
  neighbours.
+ Prepare a Bushfire Emergency Kit so you will be
  equipped to extinguish small fires.
+ Have basic protection from heat, smoke and flames.




After a bushfire:                                            ALSO CHECK FOR SMALL SPOT FIRES
AFTER THE FIRE FRONT HAS PASSED:                             AND BURNING EMBERS:
                                                               Inside the roof space.
+ In an emergency dial 000 or 112 from a mobile.
+ Tune in to your local radio station.Heed Queensland         	Under floor boards.
  Fire and Emergency Services warnings and advice.             Under the house space.
+ If you evacuated, wait until the all-clear has been
                                                               On verandahs and decks.
   given by emergency services before leaving your
   safe area.                                                  On window ledges and door sills.
+ Consider using a face mask or similar (e.g. damp            In roof lines and gutters.
   hanky, flannel).
                                                               In garden beds and mulch.
+ Check around the property for live electricity, leaking
   gas, sewage leaks, hot embers, overhanging trees or
   branches or structural damage.
+ If unsure about the safety of the property, seek
   advice from local emergency services. Don’t take
   any risks.
+ Drink lots of water.
+ If you are stranded, hurt or need other help, contact
   emergency services on 000.




20 Noosa Council                                                                          Emergency Action Guide

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