by WCA | Jan 29, 2014 | Be Ready Warrandyte Archives
The Go List – www.thegolist.org.au is an online resource providing a list of destinations for people who live in bushfire prone areas, empowering them to plan to leave early on high risk days. It will also include organisations, groups and resources in bushfire high...
by WCA | Jan 21, 2014 | Be Ready Warrandyte Archives
Other communities in our area are also doing some fantastic work around bushfire preparedness. Our friends in St. Andrews have produced a handy calendar for all residents in their area – the purpose of which is explained below. The colourful calendar contains...
by WCA | Dec 21, 2013 | Be Ready Warrandyte Archives
The article ‘On the road to oblivion’ was prepared by journalist Iain Gillespie after he spent some time visiting the Greater Warrandyte area and interviewing members of the Be Ready Warrandyte committee, some of whom are featured in the video clip. On...
by WCA | Dec 19, 2013 | Be Ready Warrandyte Archives
A new website has been launched providing information on all emergencies – it is VicEmergency – www.emergency.vic.gov.au. This official government site contains information on Preparation, Current Incidents and Recovery. The CFA have also released the...
by WCA | Dec 5, 2013 | Be Ready Warrandyte Archives
The Warrandyte Community Association has won three awards at the annual Fire Awareness Awards, including the top overall Award for Excellence. WCA President Dick Davies said he was gobsmacked with the result. “We knew we were finalists for two awards and were hoping...
by WCA | Nov 21, 2013 | Be Ready Warrandyte Archives
In July 2013 the Be Ready Warrandyte team submitted an application for a Resilient Australia Award for the work that has been done in Warrandyte so far including; a comprehensive survey, new website, video, Warrandyte Fire Watch, sample fire plans, emergency planner,...
