Parc Noosa Bushfire Management Plan 3 May 2016_COMPILED

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anything that you believe may benefit the safety of residents, contact Resort Management and they
can pass the information on to residents via the text message service.

If safe to do so, as soon as you become aware of a bushfire event, alert your neighbours and check if
they are receiving the text message alerts.

Keep you mobile phone well charged.



1. AS THE BUSHFIRE APPROACHES

Early evacuation if safe to do so is the best course of action.

Before you can confront an oncoming bushfire, it is important that you protect yourself from radiant
heat. This can be assisted by wearing:

       Cotton overalls or thicker long sleeved shirt and long pants of cotton or wool clothes which
        are loose fitting;
       A strong pair of shoes or boots with woollen or cotton socks:
       Gloves, (canvas not plastic);

Inside the home:

Do not try to fight a fire front directly without:

       Goggles, if the smoke is thick;
       A ‘bandana’ or large handkerchief to protect the airways from smoke and hot air;
       A wide-brimmed hat or hard hat if one is available;
       Put a filled bucket in the roof;
       Block any gaps under the doors with wet towels;
       Do not go outside while the fire front is passing (wait until it passes);
       Fill all sinks, baths and any buckets with water and wet towels, and adequate equipment and
        personnel;
       Place a ladder to provide access to the roof area;
       Avoid heavy smoke and don’t drive in smoke;
       Leave your ears uncovered – they warn you of heat levels;
       Ensure you have a well-stocked first aid kit.

Do not wear synthetic clothing as it burns easily.

(The above clothing also apply if you intend to evacuate)



2. PROTECTION OF CHILDREN, ELDERLY AND PETS

       If safe to do so, you should evacuate vulnerable groups including children, the elderly
        household pets and anyone with medical/respiratory conditions or other disabilities;
       If not safe to evacuate, keep them inside the house;
       Give them plenty of water to drink; and make sure you keep track of their movements;