On 27th August The Channon Resilience Inc hosted a flood safety meeting for our community. The well-attended meeting had people from across our sub-catchment…from the headwaters at Terania, Tuntable Falls and Whian Whian to the southern end of Keerrong valley. We thank everyone who presented and volunteered on the day.
We had presentations on Rocky Creek Dam (Rous County Council); the new SES warning system (Joanna Jones & Janet Petit); flood history (Ed Bennett Lismore SES); Anna Conley on our Flood Observations project; and Annie Kia on the Terania-Keerrong flood safety project. Lismore City Council had people on hand to provide information, including flood recovery officers Nikki Treanor and Justin Webb, and Strategic Planning Coordinator Andy Parks. You can view the presentations on The Channon Resilience YouTube channel.
One of the reasons we needed this meeting was widespread confusion about Rocky Creek Dam alerts. We need to be clear that these are not flood warnings.
We have just updated the Floods section on The Channon Hub webpage thechannonhub.org/disaster-response/floods/. We invite everyone to have a good look – you’ll find lots of useful information, including on the new capacity of SES to issue flood alerts for our community, using data from our excellent citizen rain and creek sentinels.
During the workshop some of those impacted by flood in Keerrong valley shared that they felt neglected in flood recovery efforts in our council area. We strongly encourage everyone who needs information and support to contact Nikki Treanor, Flood Recovery Officer at , phone 02 6625 0571. Nikki is very keen to work with people in our rural communities, so please contact her. Also check out links in the recovery section on our website.
We would like to thank the Northern Rivers Community Foundation for a grant that enabled our Flood Observation project, and this community event.
An important workshop will happen on the 27th August at Keerrong Hall, where we will review a System For Flood Safety for The Channon & Keerrong.
Following the 2022 floods, The Channon Resilience Inc. has been working to improve flood safety for residents in the Terania-Keerrong catchment.
As we documented local community flood knowledge and observations, we gained a better understanding of our vulnerabilities and the deficiencies in flood warnings for our rural community as well as for Lismore.
Plans to develop a community driven flood intelligence network are well underway, enabling us to provide accurate and timely information to the SES to improve safety for those downstream.
We invite you to register for a community event on 27th August at Keerrong Hall to learn about a System For Flood Safety for The Channon & Keerrong. This project involves collaboration between community, the SES, Rous County Council. We also look forward to engagement with Lismore City Council
Starting promptly at 1:30pm we will be joined by guest speakers from Rous County Council and the SES, plus Lismore City Council’s Community Recovery Officers will be in the room to answer questions and engage with community.
Important information will be shared about our local flood safety project and results from the flood observation survey will be presented.
Our local government representatives will explain their roles and responsibilities in relation to flood risk management and detail the systems and procedures that are in place to keep our community safe along with how these systems have been revised following the Feb 2022 Flood.
The workshop will also include informative and interactive group sessions about the CB Radio Network, where to look for flood information, understanding your risk, actions we need to take to strengthen our network, what we need from council and open Q&A.
Space is limited so it’s important that you register to participate. This workshop is primarily for residents of The Channon – Keerrong valley. Afternoon Tea will be provided so please register your attendance via the form below and let us know if you have any dietary requirements. Any questions you would like to ask our guest speakers can also be submitted in advance on the form below.
SPEAKERS
Tom Lloyd – Acting Group Manager Operations – Rous County Council
Tom has been invited to talk about the role & responsibility of Rous County Council during flood events, the dam safety measures that are in place and how the emergency plan functions in relation to alerts, surveillance, communications and public safety procedures. Tom will explain which parts of the community are at risk in the event of dam failure and share with us the downstream release hazard inundation map that details indicative flood extent and travel times.
Joanna Jones – Deputy Zone Commander – SES North Eastern Zone
Superintendent Joanna Jones is one of three Deputy Zone Commanders in the newly created NSW SES North Eastern Zone. Joanna looks after the Richmond, Wilsons and Clarence River command areas. Jo lives in the Lismore LGA and is keenly connected to her rural community.
Janet Pettit – Community Capability Officer – SES North Eastern Zone
Janet has worked with communities across the Northern Rivers for the past 12 years and is keen to support community initiatives to build resilience.
Jo and Janet will talk us through the changes to the new North Eastern Zone SES and how the local Lismore SES Unit operates within this Zone and in our local area. They will explain how the SES is now able to provide flood warnings to rural areas, and discuss how to plan and prepare for a flood emergency and the type of response our community can expect to receive during a flood event. We will learn about the new hazard warning categories and how the warning systems work.
Ed Bennett – Flood Intelligence Officer – SES Lismore Unit
A Northern Rivers local, Ed was raised on the family farm in Mummulgum. He studied meteorology and climatology at the University of New England before becoming a teacher at Richmond River High and then Casino High. Ed joined the SES in 1964 where he spent 11 years in the Lismore Flood Boat Group before transferring to the Richmond-Tweed SES HQ as part of the flood monitoring/predicting team, in 2016 he transferred to Lismore City.
Ed has also been a long time member of the Richmond River Historical Society and has previously served as the North Lismore representative on the Flood Management Committee.
Having lived in Howards Grass for almost 60 years, Ed has had a grandstand view of many floods, from his property that fronts the Wilson’s River.
Ed will explain the role of the SES Lismore unit, share his historical flood knowledge and explain how the water moves through the catchment and the travel times to Lismore.
Annie Kia – Coordinator, Terania-Keerrong Flood Safety project
Annie lives on Tuntable Creek Rd and is a member of The Channon Resilience Inc. She was involved in the community-led flood emergency response based at The Channon. After investigating failures in the official flood monitoring system, she has worked with others to develop a Terania-Keerrong flood safety system, and a CB emergency radio network.
Annie will explain how the Terania-Keerrong flood safety system works to gather flood intelligence from community rain and creek sentinels, and how, for the first time, the SES will receive comprehensive data on the whole Terania catchment.
Anna Conley – Project Manager – Terania-Keerong Flood Observation Project
Anna is a local consultant and resident of Terania Creek with decades of project management experience. She has been engaged by The Channon Resilience Inc. to project manage the Terania-Keerrong Flood Observation Project. Through surveys and home visits Anna has gathered local community flood knowledge. This information will be used to establish baselines for 2022/2017 flood levels and increase community capacity to better understand flood risk and improve resiliance.
Anna will present the results of the flood survey and the impact it had on our community. Key findings from the flood observation studies will be shared along with a flood awareness map for local bridges and causeways.
LISMORE CITY COUNCIL REPRESENTATIVES
Throughout the workshop members of Lismore City Council will be in the room to engage with the community and answer any questions you may have.
Andy Parks – Strategic Planning Coordinator – Lismore City Council
As strategic planning coordinator, one of Andy’s roles is to work on Lismore’s Floodplain Risk Management Plan which is currently under review. There is a focus within council to start planning for more frequent and more severe flood events. A revised Development Control Plan has recently been open for public consultation with more floodplain risk planning underway.
Andy will be in the room to observe and learn more about how the Feb 2022 Flood impacted our valley. He will also be available to answer any questions.
Nikki Treanor and Justin Wall– Community Recovery Officers – Lismore City Council
To help with the ongoing recovery efforts following the floods, the Reconstruction Authority provided funding for two Community Recover Officers (CRO) to be embedded within Lismore City Council. Nikki & Justin hold these roles and are already 9 months in. They help support local coordination between public, private and community sector bodies and help to facilitate community recovery events, access to recovery information and assist with recovery planning at a local level.
Nikki & Justin will be in the room to answer any questions and let you know what support is available to our community.
AGENDA
1:30pm – 5pm
To ensure we are able to deliver to the Agenda we ask community members to arrive 10-15 minutes in advance.. The workshop will start promptly at 1:30pm
Welcome, Housekeeping and Intros
Terania – Keerrong Flood Safety Project
Updates on the community led project inc. rain & creek sentinels, the CB radio network and how the system works.
Flood Observation Project
Results of the flood survey, flood impact on community, key findings from flood observation studies & flood awareness map for local bridges.
Lismore City Council Community Recovery Officers
Meet our local community recovery officers. Learn about the initiatives they have already completed and the support that is available.
Rocky Creek Dam
Dam safety measures, emergency plan functions, community risks & safety procedures.
SES North Eastern Zone & Lismore Unit
Meet our local SES team. Learn how to plan and prepare for a flood emergency, the new hazard warning categories and how the warning system works.
Q&A
Afternoon Tea
Round Robin
Pick your topic – 10 mins at each table
Ask your questions to SES & Council
Ask your questions to Tom Lloyd from Rous County Council about Rocky Creek Dam
This is a free one day workshop for landholders who want to improve their productivity and / or biodiversity, but are facing challenges from extreme weather events such as droughts, fires, flooding and landslides. We will hear from a range of experts offering their knowledge so landholders can apply strategies to deal with these issues.
We have some wonderfully knowledgeable speakers offering their expertise..
Oli Costello
will be sharing some indigenous knowledge and helping us understand the importance of indigenous land-care practices in land management.
Jake Lennon
Will talk about the role of regeneration and native plants in improving landscape resilience.
Grant Flemming & Co
Will teach us the principles of Natural Sequence Farming and it’s role in landscape hydration and erosion mitigation
Geoff Lawton
Will teach us the principles of Natural Sequence Farming and it’s role in landscape hydration and erosion mitigation
Bring your notepad, bring your questions, and prepare to be informed and inspired! Bookings are essential so we can cater for everyone:
The Resilience Party was held at The Channon Hall on Saturday 14th May. With the creeks swollen and the ground still soggy it was wonderful to have such a great turn-out of people keen to socialize and dance. Regardless of the dampening conditions spirits were still high, and having our hall (which was the site of the emergency flood response for many weeks earlier this year) filled with light, music and joviality was a balm for all who came along.
Uncle Gil doing smoking ceremony
Uncle Gil gave a heartfelt Welcome to Country and smoking ceremony, huge pots of delicious food and tasty desserts were enjoyed, and the local circus performers put on a grand show. And the music! What a fantastic display of local talent there was! From folk, to punk rock, to DJ’s mixing, there was indeed something for everyone. A particular highlight was when the younger kids took to the dancefloor, owning the front row with their heads banging enthusiastically to the punk rock, while the older ones among us either tried to keep up, or appreciated from a quieter distance.
There were some fun games played, and the raffle was drawn, both helping to raise money to reimburse costs of the disaster response.
Zoe & Steve serve up yummy food
The Channon Resilience put on the event, with funds from a grant from Healthy North Coast, which we applied for to support our social, mental and environmental wellbeing. Grateful appreciation to everyone who helped the event take place, and to everyone who came along.Our original plan of holding a Festival of Resilience has had to adapt to the changing circumstances, and we now anticipate holding a series of workshops in The Channon Hall over spring. These workshops will use the remaining funds from Healthy North Coast, and still aim to support our communitys’ social, mental and environmental wellbeing.
If you would like to be kept informed of these workshops drop us an email at .
We are very happy to announce that the Festival of Resilience for The Channon and surrounds will be held on Saturday 2nd April at The Channon Oval (Coronation Park).
So please save the date to come along to connect with others in our community, learn skills that we can utilise in caring for ourselves and others in our lives, techniques to enhance our local environment, dance, share stories, and have some FUN!
We are currently seeking expressions of interest for workshop facilitators, musicians, and stallholders. Workshops will focus on mental and environmental wellbeing. Stallholders may be a business, community or government group that supports ecological or mental health. Food stalls and local musicians are also encouraged to register their interest.
If you have something to offer we would love to hear from you:
It began with an unprecedented disaster – in November 2019 the rainforest was burning in our beloved World Heritage Nightcap National Park, threatening homes in surrounding hills and valleys. But the concerted effort of our local RFS brigades, NPWS, volunteers and defenders stopped the fire and saved our homes and forest from the fires’ destruction.
This event sparked a collaborative Resilience Workshop, held at The Channon Hall in February 2020. Close to 100 local people came together to look at our current climatic and societal situation squarely in the face and say “well, what are we going to do about it on our local level?”
Recognising the impact of the fires on The Channon and surrounds, Lismore City Council applied for a grant, and employed Emma Broomfield and Katrina Burbige of Locale Consulting to assist the people of The Channon with forming a Disaster Resilience Plan.
Since December 2020 The Channon and Surrounds Disaster Resilience Group have been working with the broader community, Locale Consulting, and Lismore City Council, to create a community-led Disaster Resilience Plan for The Channon and Surrounds. See whole Plan here >> link
The Plan itself was launched with a celebration at The Channon Hall on the 24th April 2021.
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Aim of the Plan
This Community Disaster Plan aims to clarify what is needed for The Channon and Surrounds community to build future resilience and provide recovery from recent events by establishing actions and programs that our community can implement.
The Plan will help our community to respond before, during and after a disaster. This includes recovering from the 2019/2020 bushfire season and preparing for other likely disasters such as floods or storm events.
It also provides practical and useful information for our community to use when preparing, preventing, responding or recovery from a disaster.
Having our thoughts and plans clearly laid out will help us be able to access grants for specific Actions in the plan.
“It’s a satisfying place to get to” says local resident, Ivy Young. “Having a plan, that has been created from the input and vision of locals, and expertise and skills of Emma from Locale Consulting, means that we now have a road-map for how we, as a community, can work together to improve our resilience and preparedness in the face of a range of disasters.”
Thanks
Thanks so much to Lismore City Council and Locale Consulting for funding, and facilitating this community-led process and keeping us on track! Of course, thanks to the group of committed and caring community members who helped put this Plan together.
Actions in the Plan
From the identified Actions, small working groups have formed to implement some of these. These will evolve and change, some may merge together.
ALL DISASTERS
No.
Action
Priority / Timeline
Phase
Person / Organisation Responsible
Funding and Grant Source
1.
Appoint a dedicated resource to implement the PlanObtain grant funds to appoint a person from the community to implement this Plan. The role would:Oversee the delivery of actions in this Plan Find funding sources to implement actions in this PlanFoster community connections and cohesiveness Take lead role in establishing community communication channels Administer and acquit any grantsMonitor and report on risks and progress back to The Channon Disaster Resilience Group to ensure delivery is being achieved Recruit the Channon and Surrounds – Disaster Resilience Plan delivery officer for up to 12 months on a part-time basis (3-4 hours per week).
High priorityDeadline:September 2021
Prevention, preparation, recovery and response
The Channon Disaster Resilience Group auspiced by Lismore City CouncilCommunity lead:Person to be appointed to co-ordinator role
Funding source to be identified
2.
Create a local website focused on disastersDevelop a website which provides the community with up-to-date information about disaster prevention, preparation, recovery and response, and also builds community connectedness and cohesiveness. The website will be available for our community to help communicate, inform and educate us before, during and after a disaster. The website will include:Information about this Plan and the actions our community is taking to build our resilienceInformation about disasters which impact our community (ie bushfire, flood, storms, landslip and heatwave) and how to mitigate risks and impacts of these disastersLinks to RFS, SES, and Lismore City Council disaster dashboardLinks to support the mental health and wellbeing of our community A community directory of support services directly related to bushfire recovery assistanceCommunity protocols for animal management A local directory of businesses to support the buy local initiativePromotion of the new farmers market initiative Local advertising to support ongoing maintenance costsInformation about living The Channon and being part of the community
High priorityDeadline:August 2021
Prevention, preparation, recovery and response
The Channon Disaster Resilience Group in partnership with Lismore City CouncilCommunity lead:Terri Nicolson
To be identified.
3.
Communicate on social media As a short-term response, communicate through the Hook Ups Facebook page the importance of the following (but not limited to): Having a disaster survival kit Signing up with entities that provide emergency news or alert systemsSpeaking with the household or significant others about preparednessIdentifying if you have a “storz” fitting on your water tankUnderstanding emergency risks during a flood based on current SES information and campaignsNeed for self-managed animal plans during an emergencyRequest through social media input from the community on:Information about any existing fire trails so that these can be mapped (action 14)Information about any static water sources so that these can be mapped (action 15)
High priority:Deadline:Ongoing
Prevention, preparation, recovery and response
The Channon Disaster Resilience Group Community lead:Terri Nicolson
Nil
4.
Deliver workshops and information sheetsDeliver a series of information sheets or community workshops at a new farmers market or other locations to inform landholders on methods to promote landscape health and recovery including flood mitigation. This could include lessons from the Watershed Initiative. Workshops to include:Regeneration of rainforest and planting of fire-retardant speciesCool-season cultural burning (firesticks)Wildlife habitat recovery (such as nesting boxes)Replanting (in conjunction with a plant giveaway program)Prevention and management of invasive flora and faunaNature based solutions Develop factsheets or videos to cover workshop themes.
Medium priorityDeadline:September 2021
Preparation / recovery
The Channon Disaster Resilience GroupCommunity lead:Rachel Whiting & Zoe Fehlberg Potential partners:Lismore City CouncilOffice of the Environment and HeritageLandcare
To be identified
5.
Establish community communication channels Develop and maintain a connection tree which includes the address and preferred method of contact for:Vulnerable community members Isolated or hard-to-reach residentsDevelop a communications protocol where committee members (or those that are nominated) are available before, during and after emergencies to provide local advice and improved community liaison, communication and coordination between agencies and the local community.Investigate a local text alert to contact our community members during a disaster.
Medium priorityDeadline:September 2021
Preparation / response/ recovery
The Channon Disaster Resilience GroupCommunity lead:Person to be appointed to co-ordinator role
Nil
6.
Prepare a skills and inventory listCreate a list of any skills and equipment which is available within our community to help during or after a disaster and categorise into disaster types.Skills could consist of the following:Medical / first aid trainingMental health first aid trainingArborist/tree pruningBasic machinery operatorHeavy vehicle licence Communication or media Catering or cookingChild care A tool and equipment list, including ownership, could include:Tree pruning equipment such as chain sawPA system / Bull horn or portable public address communication device Equipment needed to boil large volumes of water or cook large volumes of food (adequate supply of large pots, commercial cooking kettles, etc.)Logistics, equipment and containers available to transport food or water during an evacuation Portable chairs and tables for evacuation relocation/stagingVarious power tools (drill, saws, leaf blower etc.)Farm equipment Traffic control equipmentManual siphon pumpsDust/filter‐type masksEye protection (goggles, safety glasses, etc.)Sandbags / portable cots
Medium priorityDeadline:Ongoing
Recovery / Preparation
The Channon Disaster Resilience Group Community lead: Person to be appointed to co-ordinator role
Nil
7.
Lobby for road upgrades Form a lobby group to ensure regular communication with all levels of government about local roads.Lobby all levels of government to:Upgrade Wallace Road for safe access and evacuation during all disaster events (first, identify priority sections of Wallace Road that need upgrading)Classify upper Wallace Road as a strategic fire trailClassify Cox Road / Rose Road connector as a strategic fire trailPut together a submission / petition to lobby for upgrades and changes based on local knowledge and information.
Medium priorityDeadline:October 2021
Recovery / Preparation
The Channon Disaster Resilience GroupCommunity lead:Wallace Road residents – Dave, Ivy, Peta, Zoe Community Lead:Rose Road – Wal Davies
Potential funding: Federal government
8.
Create a Community Safer PlaceDevelop a “Community Safer Place” program which will include:Confirming where the “Community Safer Place” is located within our community. The place could be an open space or buildings where people may gather, as a last resort, to seek shelter from a bushfire or flood event (eg: The Channon Hall).Identifying improvements to the “Community Safer Place” as a community hub to ensure these facilities support everyday community gatherings as well as shelter in the case of an emergency. For the Hall, this includes:Installing solar for power outages Installing a gas stove for cookingInstalling showers Creating a place for storage of any community owned equipment Working with The Channon Hall Committee to carry out a risk assessment of the facilities (eg: fire risk) and to obtain funding for identified improvementsUndertaking a community healing event at the Hall or The Channon markets to bring the independent communities and families together and provide direct support for psychological services for community-wide initiatives (eg: listening / heart circle). Invite Red Cross or other relevant mental health support services to attend to support the community’s mental health and wellbeing.
Low priorityDeadline:June 2021
October / December 2021
Response
The Channon Disaster Resilience Group in partnership with The Channon Hall Committee, Safe Places Working Group and the CARE Group Community lead: Rachel Whiting, Dave & Mish
To be identified
9.
Promote buy local initiatives Promote buy local initiatives to drive our local economy, increase our economic diversity, maintain local goods and services available and enhance resilience through periods of potential isolation. This includes:marketing The Channon markets developing a farmer’s market for The Channoncreating a directory of local businesses and promoting on the new website and Hook Ups Facebook pagepromoting local food swap events such as Djaningworking in partnership with existing businesses such as the Tavern, General Store and cafe
Medium priorityDeadline:October 2021
Resilience
The Channon Disaster Resilience Group Community lead (farmers markets):Rachel Whiting & Zoe FehlbergCommunity lead (directory):Terri Nicholson
To be identified
10.
Encourage youth involvement Encourage youth involvement in implementation of this plan by informal mentoring opportunities. Develop a youth forum for our community that aims to revitalise youth engagement in volunteering across a whole range of activities including land care, emergency services, SES, RFS and community projects.
Low priorityDeadline:Ongoing
July 2021
Resilience
The Channon Disaster Resilience Group in partnership with Youth GroupCommunity lead:Rachel Whiting
To be identified
11.
Promote awareness about animal management Encourage and facilitate community awareness about the need for self-managed animal plans during an emergency.Develop community protocols about animal management with experienced farmers in the community including:identifying triggers for actively moving animals, animal rescue and shelter during an emergencysecuring community members assistance with animal handling skillsidentifying who has transport to move animals
Low priorityDeadline:June 2022
Resilience
The Channon Disaster Resilience Group in collaboration with farmers, animal owners, horse ownersCommunity lead: Caroline & Kirsty Joy, Ani Potential partners:Pony ClubDepartment of Primary IndustriesBlaze AidWorld Wildlife Fund
To be identified
12.
Implement nature based solution projectsInvestigate nature based solutions as a way to prevent and mitigate the risk of future natural disasters (eg: by supporting the Watershed Initiative)Create and implement local nature based solution projects that enhance local vegetation and reduce our risk to future natural disasters
Medium priorityDeadline: April 2022
Preparation/ Prevention
The Channon Disaster Resilience GroupCommunity lead: Ivy YoungPotential partners:Landcare
To be identified
13.
Lobby for action on climate change Form a lobby group to ensure regular communication with all levels of government about need to take action on climate change to reduce the risk of future natural disasters.
Low priorityDeadline:December 2022
Prevention
The Channon Disaster Resilience GroupCommunity lead: Ivy Young
Nil
BUSHFIRES
No.
Action
Priority / Timeline
Phase
Person / Organisation Responsible
Funding and Grant Source
14.
Create a fire trail map Develop a fire trail map of the local area to include existing and needed fire trails. This includes:Asking our intentional communities and property owners to provide any existing maps to the local RFSIdentifying the difference between walkable and drivable tracksIdentifying the strategic fire trailsUndertaking a physical audit of the trails where possible to check the conditionsConfirming how the maps will be produced (ie digital or paper) Respecting the privacy of any individuals who do not wish to share or disclose informationOnce the map has been produced, provide to the local and district RFS.
High priorityDeadline:August 2021
Preparation
The Channon Disaster Resilience Group in collaboration with the Fire GroupCommunity lead:Michael Murphy & John HutchinsonPotential partners:Lismore City CouncilLocal RFS brigade
To be identified
15.
Create an emergency water supply mapMap existing still water access points (such as tanks and dams) and identify any gaps. This map will be completed with the fire trail map.
Medium priorityDeadline:August 2021
Recovery
The Channon Disaster Resilience Group in collaboration with the Fire Group Community lead:Michael Murphy & John HutchinsonPotential partners:Lismore City CouncilLocal RFS brigade
Lismore City Council (water supply points)
16.
Facilitate the community to “tank up”Share information with the community about eligibility for water tank rebates, water tank replacement schemes and support community through a communal tank drive. Identify properties with gaps or a need to replace existing tanks include public spaces such as the school, preschool and oval. Work with the RFS about the current agency water tank scheme. Apply to grants schemes to provide more water tanks in the community.Establish water access points in remote locations which can be accessible for emergency water supply (Note: Council has funds do to this)
Medium priorityDeadline:Ongoing
Recovery / Preparation
The Channon Disaster Resilience Group in collaboration with individuals / householdsCommunity lead:To be identifiedPotential partners:RFS
To be identified
17.
Hold a community information day on bushfire preparation and recoveryHold a community information stall with the RFS at The Channon markets to share information about preparing for bushfires on individual properties (Bushfire Plan). Invite feedback on the fire trail / static water supply maps (actions 14 and 15)Invite other agencies to attend The Channon markets including SES, Red Cross and Resilience NSW to share information about disaster management.
Medium priorityDeadline:September 2021
July / August 2021
Preparation
The Channon Disaster Resilience Group in collaboration with The Channon Markets and The Channon RFS brigadeCommunity Lead:John Hutchison & Allison
Nil
18.
Carry out community bushfire exercisesIdentify the type of community bushfire exercise our community wishes to carry out. This could include:Hands on demonstration of “cool burning” or “cultural burning” techniques Assistance from RFS on burning off on individual propertiesCommunal day to clear fire trails Community wide practice drills Mock evacuation events to “Community Safe Place” (action 8)Carry out agreed community bushfire exercises to improve understanding of local bushfire risk, including different scenarios.
Medium priorityDeadline:Ongoing
Preparation
The Channon Disaster Resilience Group in collaboration with The Channon RFS brigade Community Lead:John Hutchison
To be identified
19.
Upgrade the RFS shedUpgrade The Channon RFS brigade shed as it plays a vital role in the immediate response to bushfire threats and the resilience of our community. This includes:Negotiating to secure additional landImproving the facilities to include meeting rooms and showers
Action : The Channon Hub Website Through the process of creating this plan the need for a local website became clear- somewhere people can find information, not only about disaster preparedness, but all manner of knowledge and information sharing about living in or around The Channon. The website, www.thechannonhub.org has been created, and went live at the Launch on 24th April 2021. Thanks to the funding from Lismore City Council to help get this website up and running.
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