Approved Plans MCU22-0147

Advice From SES
Flood/Storm Emergency
                         Only call 132 500 for flood or storm emergency assistance during a
                         weather event. The SES are volunteers and they will respond as soon
                         as possible, however if at any time your situation becomes life
                         threatening, call Triple Zero (000) immediately.
                         Before you call 132 500 can you help yourself? Place a bucket under
                         a leak, reposition furniture, internally tarp over furniture. In a large
                         scale event the SES will be overwhelmed with jobs and may not be
                         able to get to you for hours or days.
                         Alternatively you can lodge a request for SES assistance via
                         www.132500.qld.gov.au or by downloading the SES Assistance QLD
                         App.




                                                                                                     SES Advice
Using sandbags
Sandbags placed in appropriate locations around your home or business
can reduce the impact of flooding. Sandbags will not stop the water
completely, but can reduce the amount of water entering.
Remember:
»» Sandbagging your doors doesn’t stop water from entering your house
   via the seep holes or drains.
»» Sandbagging your front fence line doesn’t stop water entering through
   your neighbours’ property, or their neighbours’ property.
»» Place sandbags against entry points to the house otherwise you risk
   damming and catching rain which may then enter your house.
For more information, download the DIY sandbag brochure - https://
www.disaster.qld.gov.au/dmp/sandbagging/documents/Using-Sandbags-to-protect-
your-home-and-business.pdf.
Contact your local Council regarding the distribution of sandbags in emergencies.

Tarp retensioning
SES provides tarps for your roof to temporarily protect your house from the
elements. To secure a tarp to a tie-off point use a round turn and two half
hitches knot. This simple knot keeps the tension on the tarping rope whilst
being tied. Make sure there is firm tension on the tarping rope but not so
tight that you risk pulling the eyelets out of the tarp.
For more information, download the tarp retensioning brochure - www.
qfes.qld.gov.au/community-safety/downloadlibrary/Documents/SES-
Tarp-Retensioning.pdf.




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