As Queensland and northern NSW prepares for the arrival of tropical Cyclone Alfred, Lismore City Council has launched a new flood preparedness campaign – Live Flood Ready – to raise awareness in households, on how to prepare for natural hazards.
The Council has partnered with the lead emergency service, NSW SES, to bring together up-to-date information and tips on how to prepare for a flood in one easy-to-access location so households can make informed decisions about their flood risk.
Lismore Mayor, Steve Krieg said the approach of tropical Cyclone Alfred was a reminder that is important that we do not become complacent.
“Those who have lived in Lismore all their lives understand the reality is Lismore is built on a floodplain, and we will flood again,” he said.
“It is up to each one of us to ensure that we are prepared, we have a plan, and we are ready to act if we need to. We all have a role to play and should not solely rely on SES volunteers in a severe weather event.”
The four-week campaign, which will encourage the community to go to the updated flood information section of Council’s website, will include jargon-free flood terminology, tips and tools to Live Flood Ready, available apps to download, and links to the NSW SES and other useful websites and social media pages to follow and stay informed.
In addition to this education campaign, Council will also work closely with the NSW Reconstruction Authority and NSW SES on a regional program later this year to increase community flood-risk awareness. The Australian Government will fund this work through the Northern Rivers Recovery and Resilience Program (NRRRP).
To view, visit the ‘natural hazards’ section on Council’s website at www.lismore.nsw.gov.au and hit the Floods icon, or click here.
