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Moreton Bay Regional SES Unit Named

Regional Unit of the Year

Moreton Bay’s SES Unit was named Brisbane Region SES Regional Mayor Sutherland reminded residents it was storm season and
Unit of the Year at the Emergency S ervices Complex in Kedron encouraged everyone to be prepared.
on the 23rd of October, 2018. “By preparing better before disaster hits, you’ll help take the
Moreton Bay Region Mayor Allan Sutherland praised the local strain off our volunteers during the emergency response period
unit of their continued efforts in outstanding performance in Unit so that our local SES crews can focus on those who need help
administration and dedication to continuous improvement in the most.”
training and development of its volunteer members.
“The wild weather over the weekend was a perfect example of “ Moreton Bay is home to some of the
what the SES is called to respond to and the expert job they do,”
Mayor Sutherland said. most professional and community-
“More than forty requests for assistance were received from minded SES volunteers in the country
residents across the Moreton Bay Region on the weekend to “
leaking roofs and fallen trees on rooftops.
“I want to extend my congratulations to the men and women who Checklist: How ready are you? A few simple steps can help you
put their life on the line to help those in need.” get ready.
Chair of Moreton Bay Regional Council’s Local Disaster • Know the risks – think about the risks in your local area.
Management Group Cr Peter Flannery said the Brisbane Region How could a cyclone, severe storm, flood or bushfire impact
SES Week awards recognise the achievements of SES volunteers you?
and units who have gone above and beyond in the course of duty. • Prepare your family – prepare an emergency plan about
“This award confirms what locals have long known, that Moreton how to respond to local risks, including an emergency kit of
Bay is home to some of the most professional and community- essential items including a torch, battery operated radio and
minded SES volunteers in the country,” he said. spare food and water (for at least three days).
“Their outstanding response to Cyclones Debbie and Oswald • Prepare your property – check your gutters, roof, and
are testament to their prowess and a reminder of the critical insurance for house and other property. Get to know your
importance local volunteers play in times of disaster.” neighbours and see if you can work together to get ready.
“I join the community in congratulating Moreton Bay Region SES • Stay alert – tune in to warnings with MoretonAlert (register
on their success and thank them for their invaluable contribution at www.moretonbay.qld.gov.au/moretonalert or call council
to protecting local lives - they have truly earned this prestigious 3205 0555), listen to radio updates or log onto the Bureau of
accolade.” Metereology’s website.
Mayor Sutherland said in addition to the Moreton Bay SES Unit • Take action – activate your emergency plan, locate your
taking out the Brisbane Region SES Unit of the Year a number of emergency kit, secure loose items and if you are evacuating
local SES volunteers were also recognised for their exceptional do so early and check road conditions before setting off.
efforts during severe weather events The Moreton Bay Region
SES Unit has seven SES groups with the following response Council encourages residents to ensure that any preparedness
roles to assist the community and other agencies: Severe Storm activities they undertake in and around property boundaries
Operations, Flood Operations, Land Search Operations and adhere to council’s bi-laws.
Agency Support where MBR SES provides support to Queensland For more information: www.getready.qld.gov.au/be-
Police Service, Queensland Fire and Emergency Services and prepared and https://www.moretonbay.qld.gov.au/
Queensland Ambulance Service. disaster