Each Monday for the month of May we will be posting tips on our website and Instagram, information on how you can be prepared for a STORM.
Questions to consider:
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Is your home prepared for a storm?
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What’s your emergency plan?
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What do you do during a storm?
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What do you do after a storm?
Know the storm alerts and warnings
PREPARE
You need to start preparing for a storm.
GET READY
You need to prepare now for a storm.
TAKE ACTION
Stay indoors as severe weather is less than 6 hours away.
CANCELLATION
The severe weather has passed.
Be Storm Ready is a message supported by the Department of Fire and Emergency Services (DFES) and the Shire of Dumbleyung to increase the resilience to storm risk in our community because, during a storm, emergency services may not be available to protect every home. This means residents and homeowners need to be responsible for their own safety.
Essential Information in Case of a Storm
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Call 000 if you are in immediate danger or worried about someone's safety.
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The State Emergency Services (SES) can assist in preparations to your home is you are unable to and after a storm if there are damages to your property.
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Monitor conditions. Useful websites include:
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Facebook pages for DFES and Shire of Dumbleyung(External link)
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Where to Begin a Storm Smart Plan
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Download the 'Storm Smart Brochure' from Prepare for a storm (dfes.wa.gov.au).
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Use DFES resources to help you prepare your plan.
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Sit down with pen and paper and write a clear Storm Plan.
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Meet your neighbours and develop support networks.
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How to Become Storm Ready?
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Learn how to prepare and protect your family and property from a storm.​​
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Develop a Storm Plan.
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Have a Emergency Kit.
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Learn about storm warnings and alerts.
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