As we begin to feel the heat of summer, Eurobodalla residents can have peace of mind knowing emergency evacuation centres across the shire will have reliable back-up power ready to go.
Eurobodalla Council has installed generator changeover switches at various key locations, including emergency evacuation centres, allowing generators to be connected and brought online as required. Council secured a $440,000 grant from the NSW Reconstruction Authority to support the project.
Six generators have been delivered and are ready to be deployed to emergency evacuation centres as needed.
Council's local emergency management officer Angus Barnes worked with Council's infrastructure team to confirm coverage, site suitability and make sure the generators were fit for purpose.
"Now we can provide a greater level of comfort for people who have evacuated during emergencies," Mr Barnes said.
On Tuesday December 9, Mr Barnes briefed Councillors on the government-released fire-season outlook. The briefing included bushfire and storm preparedness, updates on expected conditions and how Council is working with emergency services to prepare.
Eurobodalla Mayor Mathew Hatcher urged residents to do their bit and have a plan now.
"Everyone should get their plan ready now so they can spend the rest of summer enjoying themselves and not worrying about if they're ready," Mayor Hatcher said.
"Our emergency services crews do an incredible job in dangerous conditions, and we can support them by being ready, listening to warnings and acting early when needed.
"It is important everyone has a plan, knows it, and has an evacuation kit with a battery-powered radio so they can stay informed and know where to go if the power goes out.
"I encourage everyone to check out the Eurobodalla Preparedness Guide recently delivered to mailboxes or pick up a copy at our libraries - use it to double-check plans for the season ahead."
