NEIGHBOURS HELPING NEIGHBOURS
Welcome to the Broke Community-Led Resilience Team (CRT)
The Broke Community-led Resilience Team was created following the July 2022 floods that devastated our township as a sub-committee of the BRCA.
Our aim is to support local residents in the preparation for weather events such as bushfires, flooding, storms and heatwaves.
EMERGENCY CONTACTS
In life threatening emergencies
Police – Fire – Ambulance: Dial 000
DISASTER UPDATES
Check Singleton Council Disaster Dashboard - VISIT HERE
Join the 'Broke Readiness & Recovery Support' group on Facebook - VISIT HERE
BUSHFIRES
Call the Bush Fire Information Line - 1800 679 737
Visit the "Fires Near Me" webpage - VISIT HERE
Check Rural Fire Brigade Facebook updates - VISIT HERE
Fire permits are required from the 1st of September to the 31st of March. Permits can be obtained on Thursday nights between 5-6pm at the Broke fire shed.
General enquiries:
Broke RFS Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/broke.rfs.nsw.gov.au
Kathleen Everett - 0422 314 137
Kenny Fitzsimons - 0478 199 523
STORMS & FLOODS
Call the NSW SES for help in a storm or flood - 132 500
Check the SES Hazard Watch for updated information about flooding in your area - VISIT HERE
Check weather updates on the Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) for Broke NSW - VISIT HERE
EMERGENCY ARRANGEMENTS FOR ANIMALS
For emergency help with relocation of animal, fodder, stock water and veterinary care, call Local Land Service's 'Agriculture and Animal Services Hotline ' - 1800 814 647
BROKE CRT - GET READY PLAN
2022 - 2023 AIMS
Establishing a strong Community-led Resilience Team (CRT) requires a fair amount of work from a team of local residents dedicated to implementing systems to enhance organisation and communication during fire or flood disasters.
- Emergency Warning System - our aim is to install a flood warning system to capture data and images so that we can better monitor Wollombi Brook. We have been working with SES and Singleton Council to determine the best system and positioning.
- We are putting together an Emergency Directory so that residents can access up to date emergency information to help both before and during an event.
- We are collecting resident information including names, contact numbers and addresses to make sure that we can account for and support as many people are possible during an emergency.
- We are mapping out resources and features of each "Area" in Broke to identify possible emergency accommodation, paddocks, power and water sources, fire trails and gates, etc. Our maps will be able to help residents and emergency services (particularly if they are from out of area and lack local knowledge).
- We are organising a calendar of "Get Ready" events that will be supported by agencies and organisations including the Red Cross, SES, Local Land Services, Singleton Council, and the Rural Fire Brigade. The events will be educational workshops held at Broke Hall, designed to support your emergency planning for all aspects of your property's preparedness.
- We are creating a streamlined process to help residents and businesses in their planning for a range of different emergencies.
- We are also streamlining our communication channels so that in the event of an emergency, residents are aware of where they can receive accurate and up to date information.
JOIN THE BROKE CRT
Help our community strengthen our capacity to prepare and act in the event of a fire or flood disaster.
The purpose of the CRT is to support Broke residents in the process of getting their properties ready for extreme weather events. During an event, the CRT will help to account for and assist residents, while providing reliable and up to date information via effective communication channels.
You can opt-in to the Broke CRT using just your name and a contact phone number, or you can provide as many details as you like. It's entirely up to you!
EMERGENCY RESOURCES
Emergency+ App
NSW State emergency service
bureau of meteorology
The Emergency+ app is a free app developed by Australia’s emergency services and their Government and industry partners. The app uses GPS functionality built into smart phones to help a Triple Zero (000) caller provide critical location details required to mobilise emergency services.
bureau of meteorology
NSW State emergency service
bureau of meteorology
The Bureau of Meteorology is Australia's national weather, climate and water agency. Its expertise and services assist Australians in dealing with the harsh realities of their natural environment, including drought, floods, fires and storms. Access regular forecasts, warnings, monitoring and advice spanning the Australian region.
NSW State emergency service
NSW State emergency service
australian red cross first aid app
NSW State Emergency Service (SES) is a volunteer -based emergency and rescue service that provides emergency assistance to the people of NSW 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year. It is the approximately 9,000 volunteers across the state that make this possible.
australian red cross first aid app
AUSTRALIAN RED CROSS GET PREPARED APP
australian red cross first aid app
The Red Cross First Aid app is a free, comprehensive pocket guide to first aid and CPR, giving you access to the most up to date first aid information anytime, anywhere.
AUSTRALIAN RED CROSS GET PREPARED APP
AUSTRALIAN RED CROSS GET PREPARED APP
AUSTRALIAN RED CROSS GET PREPARED APP
Emergencies can strike at anytime, anywhere and without warning. The good news is, it's easy to protect yourself, the people you love and the things you value most. The 'Get Prepared' app helps you to plan and prepare for different types of emergencies so that you know what to do, where to go, and who to contact for support ahead of time.
NSW RFS - My Fire Plan
AUSTRALIAN RED CROSS GET PREPARED APP
AUSTRALIAN RED CROSS GET PREPARED APP
We’ve seen the devastating impact that bush fires can have – on people, properties and communities.
It’s important you take the time now to get ready for bush fires.
It can take as little as five minutes to make your plan. Discuss it with your family so you know what you will do in the event of a fire.