Sunday 4 August will see the Whitsunday Regional Council’s coordination of the Whitsunday Bushfire Resilience Project at the Proserpine SES Shed from 1pm.
The Project has been delivered by the Council since September 2022 and aims to assist the community to become more prepared for bushfires. Drawing from funding from the Commonwealth Department of Industry, Science, Energy and Resources as part of the Black Summer Bushfire Recovery Grants Program, the workshops are offered free of cost to members of the community.
During the workshops, attendees have the opportunity to develop a Property Bushfire Plan in consultation with the Council’s Bushfire Officer, along with the development of a Community Bushfire Plan.
Community Bushfire Plans aim to improve community awareness of bushfires within the region and educate members on how to identify the actions required to manage and reduce bushfire hazards and risks within these areas.
Additionally, the project entails the installation of priority community water tanks, firefighting hydrants and infrastructure, and provides attendees with funding opportunities if their premises has been affected.
Registrations to attend the bushfire resilience training workshop for 4 August can be made by contacting the Council’s Bushfire Officer, Greg McCarthy on 0458 816 751 or by emailing info@whitsundayrc.qld.gov.au.
More information can be found on the Whitsunday Bushfire Resilience Project by contacting the Whitsunday Regional Council’s Natural Resource Management and Climate unit on 1300 972 753.
Is Your Property Bush Fire Safe?
• Maintain your property through the removal of excess vegetation, and fallen leaves and branches, clean out gutters and roofs, mow lawns, trim trees, and clear weeds. It is advised to maintain a cleared area of at least 10 meters around your home.
• Create an emergency kit with essentials such as water, first aid supplies, medications and important documents.
• Be prepared to act through accessing emergency updates and radio broadcasts to understand when to leave your property, and the best evacuation rout to follow.
What: Whitsunday Bushfire Resilience Project
When: Sunday 4 August at 1pm
Where: The Proserpine SES Shed
More Information: Call Greg McCarthy on 0458 816 751 or email info@whitsundayrc.qld.gov.au.
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