Emergency Management

Emergency Information

Community Safety and Emergency Management

Tasmania continues to experience bushfires, floods and other natural disasters that have major impacts on communities, the economy and the environment. Emergencies can happen at any time and can have a big effect on your life.

Brighton Municipal Emergency Management Plan

Brighton has an integral role in emergency management. The Brighton Municipal Emergency Management Plan details how Council will reduce emergency related risks to the community. It also provides a way to mitigate and counter the impact and effects of an emergency that may arise within the municipal area.

View and download the plan: Brighton Emergency Management Plan – Issue 10, May 2021

Click on Fire Danger Rating System – this will provide an explanation of the Fire Danger Rating system on the Tasmanian Fire Service website.

Depending on what stage you are at these three links will provide information and help through the three phases of an emergency.

BEFORE
DURING
AFTER

Preparing for an emergency event

Are you prepared for an emergency?

Tasmania experiences bushfires, floods and other natural disasters that have major impacts on communities, the economy and the environment. What can you do to understand the risks and prepare yourself, your family, your business and your community.

How can we help?

The following information and resources can you help prepare for an emergency and be ready to response in an urgent situation.

Emergency Kit – outlines the essential items you should have ready for an emergency.
RSPCA – Pet Emergency Kit – outlines the essential items you might need for your pet in an emergency.
Digital Scanning Documents – a list of important documents and directions for storing them electronically.
Get Ready – TasALERT – State Government Resources regarding emergency preparedness.
Red Cross Rediplan – a resource to help you plan

Understanding your risk from natural hazards?

RiskReady is a government website which provides access to property-specific natural hazard information in a simple, understandable format

TasALERT RiskReady

Insurance Checkup

Check if your insurance covers you for natural disasters – go to TasALERT’s Insurance Checkup

Stay Informed

ABC Radio is the national Emergency Broadcaster. To learn about bushfires and other emergencies that may be occurring in your area, tune in to your ABC local radio station. Or you can visit ABC Emergency for more information

TasALERT is an emergency warning and information system in an online platform.

EMERGENCY EVENT

When should I evacuate?

You can evacuate at any stage if you have concerns regarding your personal wellbeing and safety.

In circumstances such as a bushfire or flooding, it may become necessary for you to evacuate from your home.

Emergency Services may recommend that you evacuate. If you choose not to accept or act on these recommendations, and the situation becomes more critical, the Police have the authority to instruct you to evacuate.

How will I be notified?

Affected members of the community may be notified by one or more of the following methods:

Visit from the Police, Fire Service or SES.
State Government alerts, Emergency Alert is the national telephone warning system used by emergency services to send voice messages to landlines and text messages to mobile phones within an area about likely or actual emergencies.
Media – ABC Radio is the national Emergency Broadcaster

Where should I evacuate to?

If you are unable to arrange alternative accommodation (with relatives, friends, hotels, motels, caravan parks, etc.), temporary short term accommodation may be available at a designated evacuation centre.

If you evacuate to a relative’s or friend’s house, consider registering online through the Register.Find.Reunite program to help others find you. This website is only activated during emergencies.

The primary location of the evacuation centre for Brighton Council:

Brighton Civic Centre
25 Greenpoint Road, Bridgewater

THE EVACUATION CENTRE CAN ONLY BE OPENED WHEN WE HAVE BEEN INSTRUCTED TO BY THE STATE EMERGENCY CONTROL GROUP.

When the evacuation centre has been activated, details will be promoted on ABC Radio, Council website and social media and other methods.

What should I take in an emergency?

Emergency kit
RSPCA – Pet Emergency Kit

When should I return home?

You should not return home until you have been told it is safe to do so.

Emergency Contacts and Links

Tasmania Police	Non-emergency Calls: 131 444 police.tas.gov.au/community-alerts police.tas.gov.au facebook.com/Tas.Police
Ambulance Tasmania	Emergency calls: 000 Non-emergency ambulance assistance: 1800 008 008
Tasmania Fire Service	1800 000 699 fire.tas.gov.au facebook.com/TasmaniaFireService
TasALERT	alert.tas.gov.au alert.tas.gov.au/about-app facebook.com/tasalert/
State Emergency Service (SES)	132 500 ses.tas.gov.au facebook.com/sestasmania
Bureau of Meteorology	Tasmanian Warnings Summary
Brighton Council	After Hours Emergency Telephone Number: 6268 7000
ABC Local Radio	listen to 936 AM or stream online facebook.com/abchobart/

The TasALERT website also provides a full list of emergency contacts.

RECOVERY

The impacts of a disaster affect people and communities in different ways, the recovery process can be long lasting and life changing. Each emergency is different in size and damage and impact.

The Tasmanian Government works with local councils to quickly assess the needs of residents in emergency funds, emotional or psychological support, housing and recovery.

If you are affected by an event, in the first instance contact your local council who will have Recovery Coordinator in place to assist you in receiving the appropriate help you need.

State Recovery Plans

Tasmania’s State Recovery Plan describes state level recovery arrangements to all stakeholders. The Department of Premier and Cabinet (DPAC) is responsible for whole of government recovery planning, preparedness and coordination.

Municipal Relief and Recovery Plan

The Municipal Relief and Recovery Plan is a subplan of the Municipal Emergency Management Plan intended to assist in the planning and preparation for all types of emergencies that will require relief and recovery support; and sets out the arrangements for managing the planning and delivery of relief and recovery activities within the Shire.

The below recovery fact sheets from the Department of Premier and Cabinet may help you plan for your recovery from an emergency event.

Legal assistance and document replacement
Asbestos safety
Consumer advice after a disaster
Repairing your house after a flood
Mould growth after a flood
Looking after yourself following a traumatic event
Claiming insurance after a natural disaster
When things don’t go well with your insurer
Financial and other recovery support

TasRECOVERY website at www.tasrecovery.com

Resources and Support Services Links

The Counselling Services and Support for Farmers and Rural Communities webpage may assist you in providing services to help you in your recovery after an emergency event.
Lifeline – 13 11 14
Kids Help line – 1800 551 800 – Anytime Any Reason
Hobart City Mission – (03) 6215 4200 – helps clients in Southern Tasmania with providing food packs, food vouchers, personal hygiene packs, clothing and furniture.
Rural Business Tasmania Inc – The Rural Relief Fund supports farming families and their communities in their time of most need.
Salvation Army (Tasmania) Property Trust – (03) 6228 8400 – The Salvation Army Doorways Centres provide Emergency Relief and case management for clients across Tasmania.
St Vincent de Paul Society continues to provide Emergency Relief through its Regional Centres, providing food and payment of other essentials – Southern Region – 6234 4244.
The Uniting Emergency Relief program supports individuals and families experiencing financial crisis across Tasmania – 03 6234 1296.
CatholicCare provides emergency relief across Tasmania for anyone who is experiencing financial hardship for any reason – 1800 819 447.

Pets in Emergencies

Preparing for an Emergency

One of the main reasons people refuse to leave their homes when being evacuated, due to an emergency, is because they don’t know what to do with their pets.

If you are not able to stay with relatives or friends and you have no alternative than to go to an evacuation centre, having your pets needs organised beforehand can reduce stress and ensure you can evacuate quickly.

Please note not all evacuation centres can cater for domestic animals.

Pet Emergency Kits

A pet emergency kit is an easy to grab kit that is ready if you have to leave your home in a hurry because of an emergency. There are some basic items you should always include and specific items unique to your pet’s needs.

Evacuating with your pet

If you are directed to evacuate, take your pet with you.
Do not leave animals unattended or in a motor vehicle during an emergency.
Discuss arrangements with your neighbours and have an agreement about the management of pets should an emergency occur.
Make a plan for where you will house your pets should you have to leave your home.

Livestock

If moving livestock to a safer place, do so early to avoid unnecessary risk.
Before bushfires, prepare and maintain fuel reduced areas onto which stock can be moved and held.
Before floods, ensure that there is high ground nearby and organise feed supplies for the duration of the flood.
Feed – have emergency supplies of fodder as part of risk management preparedness.

For more information, please refer to below (external) links:

Ready Pet Go – RSCPA

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