Queensland’s Moreton Bay Council has updated its Local Disaster Management Plan, providing up-to-date information so residents can be better prepared in case of emergency.
Moreton Bay Council Mayor, Peter Flannery, said Council had updated its Local Disaster Management Plan so residents can build better resilience to prepare for potential disasters in the region.
“The February 2022 floods were a stark reminder that we’re not immune to natural disasters here in Moreton Bay and I witnessed firsthand just how devastating it was for some residents who had their homes destroyed,” Mayor Flannery said.
“Before that, it wasn’t long ago that bushfires ripped through parts of Moreton Bay in 2018 and 2019 – so we need to be prepared for threats on all fronts to keep our residents prepared and resilient.
“To do this we review our Local Disaster Management Plan so residents can update their disaster response plans with the most up-to-date information to prepare their families and their homes for the worst.
“We want to be upfront with the community about these risks, so we can continue to work positively towards building the resilience of our region and communities together.
“The Local Disaster Management Plan also informs the community on how Council responds in these situations as one part of the Local Disaster Management Group in a disaster situation.
“I’m extremely proud to be part of our Local Disaster Management Group and the role they played assisting the community with the recent weather events, to mitigate the impact on the community.
“But we aren’t content to rest on our laurels, which is why we regularly review our plan and update our processes in accordance with State Government requirements to ensure they are as efficient as they can possibly be, while learning from previous experiences.”
