by WCA | Aug 21, 2016 | Be Ready Warrandyte Archives
Following the devastating bushfires in February 2009, the WCA held an open forum attended by 280 Warrandyte residents under the banner of ‘Warrandyte – Be Better Prepared’. The purpose was to explore possible ways forward and to focus on issues and actions. There were...
by WCA | Jul 7, 2016 | Be Ready Warrandyte Archives
Submit your entry into the ‘Tip of the Month’ competition by emailing your fun photo to yourmonthlytip@cfa.vic.gov.au. At the end of each month CFA, SES, Councils and WCA will review all entries and choose a winner. The winner will receive a $50 IGA...
by WCA | Jun 23, 2016 | Be Ready Warrandyte Archives
18 May 2016 WINTER CLEAN UP CAMPAIGN!! ‘Is your property ready for fire, storm or floods? There are things you can do to prepare!’ Maintain your readiness this year is the key message for June in a joint emergency management campaign to encourage householders to...
by WCA | Nov 4, 2015 | Be Ready Warrandyte Archives
Local Council EM Summer Preparedness Helen Napier, Municipal Emergency Management Coordinator – Manningham City Council Justin Murray, Executive Officer Emergency Management – Nillumbik Shire Council Began by stating what is available for residents during this...
by WCA | Aug 4, 2015 | Be Ready Warrandyte Archives
The Be Ready Warrandyte Heatwave Project began in July 2014 to address the inevitable link between fire and heat. The following report is the culmination of the work undertaken as the BRW Heatwave Project. Download the Heatwave Report or click on the cover...
by WCA | Aug 4, 2015 | Be Ready Warrandyte Archives
Be Ready Warrandyte began in July 2012 as a direct result of the calamitous 2009 Black Saturday bushfires. Its aim was to ensure that every household in the ‘Greater Warrandyte’ area has an effective bushfire plan and to increase fire preparedness. Greg...