Noosa better prepared to weather the storm

Noosa visitor accommodation managers will be even better prepared in the event of a natural disaster following the launch of new Get Ready Noosa packs, today.

The Get Ready Noosa packs contain important information, advice and contact details to assist managers of resorts, hotels, motels, caravan parks and backpacker hostels to prepare their businesses before a disaster strikes. It will also help them to assess potential impacts and determine how best to ensure that their guests are safe.

Deputy Mayor Bob Abbot, chair of Council's Local Disaster Management Group, said it was important for Noosa to be well prepared to handle natural disasters.

"When it comes to severe weather events, Queensland gets more than its fair share, and Noosa is likely to experience summer storms and east coast lows each year," Cr Abbot said.

"It's unfortunate, but severe weather often coincides with peak holiday periods such as the Christmas school holidays and Easter, so it's especially important that managers of visitor accommodation are well-prepared for a disaster."

The Get Ready Noosa packs are among a suite of initiatives Council has undertaken with the support of the Queensland Government's Get Ready Queensland program, which aims to position Queensland as Australia's most disaster resilient state.

Noosa Flexible Learning Centre students, LMOX Design Studio and ProDocs have teamed up to produce an awareness video for young people on how to prepare for, and survive, a disaster situation.

The video will be used in local schools and by community groups and will be posted to Council's website and Facebook page. Residents are encouraged to like Council's Facebook page, as it will be a source of immediate information in the event of a disaster.

17 October 2014