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Preparing for emergencies
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We support and encourage the community to prepare for emergencies. 

In a life threatening emergency, call 000. For current emergency information and warnings, visit VicEmergency. 

 

Find links on:

  • Bushfires
  • Floods and storms 
  • House and apartment fires
  • Keeping safe during health-related emergencies
  • Other types of emergencies
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Are you emergency aware?

View discussions from the community relating to preparing for an emergency and provides additional information for the most frequently raised questions and statements.

Shared community statements are not endorsed actions to take in an emergency but serve to help you evaluate your current plan. See what your community had to say

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Bushfires

Below are some resources and services to help you prepare for bushfires - especially if you live in a bushfire prone area - and links to keep you updated during an emergency.

Check if your property is in a bushfire prone area or contact us

Download the CFA community information guide for your suburb

Provided by the Country Fire Authority (CFA)

Access the Fire Danger Rating forecast

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Understand Fire Danger Ratings

Provided by the Country Fire Authority (CFA)

Report unsightly properties

Find out how to report a property with excessive rubbish or disused excavation materials.

Remove a tree on your property

Find out what permits you need to remove vegetation from your property. 

Floods and storms

Below are some resources to help you prepare for floods and storms - especially if you live in a flood prone area - and also links to report flooded drains or get updates during an emergency. 

Check if your property is in an urban floodway zone or contact us

Local Flood Guide

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Manningham Flood and Storm Emergency Plan

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How to prepare for flood and storm

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Become an SES volunteer
Report a blocked or damaged street drain

House and apartment fires

Below are some resources to help you prevent building fires. 

Home fire safety

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High rise fire safety

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Learn more about non-compliant external cladding

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Reduce the risk Program

Provided by the Country Fire Authority (CFA)

Early Fire Safe Program

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Keeping safe during health-related emergencies

Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic

Stay up to date with the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic and how it has affected our venues, services and events.

Heat health alerts

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Health alerts and advisories

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Other types of emergencies

Hazardous material incident

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Civil disturbance or terrorism

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Earthquakes

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Utility outages

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Changes Proposed to Flood Overlays in Manningham
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Manningham Council, in partnership with Melbourne Water, has recently completed a review to provide a more accurate model of the impact of flooding across the municipality.

Following this review, Manningham Council is proposing to change the flooding overlays within the Manningham Planning Scheme, which will affect a variety of properties in the City.

The changes are being proposed as Amendment C109 to the Manningham Planning Scheme, which will be on public exhibition from Thursday 12 November to Thursday 24 December.

Amendment C109 proposes to introduce a new and/or revised Special Building Overlay (SBO) or Land Subject to Inundation Overlay (LSIO) to a number of affected properties.

The proposed overlays are to be applied to land in Manningham that may be affected by flooding from either natural watercourses (e.g. creeks and rivers) or from drainage pipes exceeding capacity.

For many of the affected properties (59 per cent) the changes will be minor, as they will either:

  • Have their existing flooding overlay removed completely
  • Have minor alterations made to the boundary of their existing flooding overlay
  • Be exempt from planning permit requirements if certain conditions are met.

Amendment C109 will assist Council to:

  • Consider planning permit applications for new buildings and works, ensuring that new homes and buildings are developed above known flood levels
  • Identify existing affected properties to target community education regarding flood impacts
  • Understand the numbers of properties that may be impacted by flooding, which will assist in prioritising future drainage upgrades.

Manningham Chief Executive Officer Joe Carbone said that the review has provided Council with more accurate mapping information on the extent of flooding across the municipality.

“The flood mapping will assist Council in prioritising initiatives to reduce flood risk to our community and pursuing opportunities for drainage upgrades.

“Amendment C109 does not change the risk of flooding to properties in Manningham, however it will allow Council to better manage the risk through the implementation of the new and revised flooding overlays,” he said.

The proposed Amendment C109 will be on public exhibition from Thursday 12 November until Thursday 24 December and can be inspected at the:

  • Manningham Civic Centre, 699 Doncaster Road, Doncaster during office hours
  • Doncaster, The Pines, Bulleen, Warrandyte and Box Hill branch libraries
  • Online at www.yoursaymanningham.com.au
  • The Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning website, www.dtpli.vic.gov.au/publicinspection

Those affected by the amendment and other interested people may make a written submission for Council to consider prior to making a decision to adopt Amendment C109 and submit it to the Minister for Planning for approval.

Submissions must be made in writing will be accepted online at www.yoursaymanningham.com.au/Amendment-C109 or by mail to:

Manager Economic and Environmental Planning
Manningham City Council
PO Box 1
Doncaster VIC 3108

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Help shape flooding and stormwater management in Manningham
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Together with the community, we want to better understand Manningham’s water and flood management challenges and consider the best ways to address them.

From Tuesday 3 May, we’re calling for expressions of interest (EOI) from community members to join a Community Reference Panel.

The panel will help guide the development of the:

  • Manningham Flood Mapping Project
  • Integrated Water Management Strategy 

The Community Reference Panel will help us better understand the increasing flooding and stormwater management challenges facing the community. These challenges relate to climate change, development pressure and population growth.

Manningham Mayor, Cr Michelle Kleinert, said she is proud Council is engaging with the community and proactively addressing these challenges now. 

Flood mapping will be undertaken in accordance with Regulation 148 of the Building Regulations 2018.

This information will help us:

  • forecast the likelihood and impact of floods
  • understand flood risk
  • plan mitigation activities

“It’s essential that we partner with the community to inform our strategic direction and implementation plans. The Community Reference Panel will support quality decision making, best placing us to proactively and sustainably meet the challenges ahead,” she said.

“We’ve seen recent flood events devastate communities across southern Queensland and northern New South Wales, demonstrating how climate impacts are changing and likely to worsen.

“We’re committed to engaging with our community and working closely with State agencies, including Melbourne Water, to ensure the long-term sustainability, resilience and liveability of Manningham,” Cr Kleinert said.

The panel will consist of:

  • an independent facilitator
  • community members
  • Councillors
  • Council officer representatives
  • subject matter experts

The term of the Community Reference Panel will be a maximum of four years.

You can register your interest online or pick up an application form from the Manningham Civic Centre.

The EOI process will close on Friday 17 June 2022.

For more information visit YourSay Manningham.

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Flood mapping seeking Ministerial authorisation

Manningham Council will be writing to the Minister for Planning to seek authorisation to implement the findings of a review of flood mapping of five local catchments within Manningham. ...

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Manningham Council will be writing to the Minister for Planning to seek authorisation to implement the findings of a review of flood mapping of five local catchments within Manningham.

Undertaken in conjunction with Melbourne Water, the review recommends the introduction and/or revision of Special Building Overlays (SBO) and a Land Subject to Inundation Overlay (LSIO) proposed to apply to land identified as being subject to either overland flows in the event of a storm exceeding the design capacity of the underground drainage system, or liable to inundation from an open watercourse, during a 1 in 100 year storm event.

Ministerial authorisation would allow Council to prepare and exhibit Amendment C109 to the Manningham Planning Scheme, to include additional properties (and in some instances remove properties) in the Special Building Overlay and Land Subject to Inundation Overlay and also amend the Municipal Strategic Statement.

Council’s review of local catchments has been driven by both internal and external factors:

An Auditor General’s recommendation that Councils provide a higher level of flood protection, carry out reliable flood mapping and include the results in their planning schemes.
A subsequent action for local council’s and Melbourne Water to work collaboratively to better address flood risk.
Council’s Drainage Strategy 2004-2014 which recognised the need for buildings and other vulnerable assets to be above flood levels and not to be surrounded or isolated by deep or fast flowing waters.

Manningham Mayor Cr Paul McLeish noted that accurate flood mapping is a critical foundation for the development of sound drainage and flood management activities and it will offer significant benefits to the local community.

“Determination of flood levels and identification of affected properties for the local catchments through overlays in the Manningham Planning Scheme will facilitate the following outcomes:

Greater control over new buildings and works through the planning permit process, to ensure that new habitable floor areas are developed above known flood levels.
Identification of existing affected properties to enable assessment of affected floor levels in a catchment and targeting of community education regarding flood impacts.
Understanding of the numbers of properties impacted by flooding in a catchment which will assist with prioritisation of drainage infrastructure improvement works.

Cr McLeish said that while approximately 10,300 properties across the five urban catchments are affected by the proposed changes, it should be noted that the majority (59 per cent) of properties will have minimal impacts from the proposed amendment, as they will either have:

  • Their existing flooding overlay removed completely,
  • Minor changes made to the boundary of their existing flooding overlay, or
  • Permit exemptions that will ensure that planning permit approval is not required if certain conditions are met.

“Existing houses or buildings will not retrospectively be required to obtain planning permit approval and only new development will require a planning permit where planning permit exemptions are not met.”

“The proposed flooding overlays will only affect small parts or sections of properties in most instances, and therefore new development will only need a planning permit if it is located within the overlay itself (where planning permit exemptions are not met),” he said.

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When to call the SES during a storm or flood
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With large wind storms causing damage to homes across Manningham many within the community have requested assistance from the State Emergency Service (SES).

Although SES volunteers are happy to give their time to provide help to the community it is important to know when you can call the SES during a storm or flood.

During severe weather the demand on SES volunteers is huge. A large volume of calls may mean that jobs need to be prioritised.

If someone’s life is in danger call Triple Zero 000.

You can call the SES on 132 500 if you are seeking assistance for any emergency during a flood or storm when, for example:

  • A tree has fallen and caused structural damage to your home or vehicle
  • There is damage to your roof or it is leaking significantly
  • A tree or large branch has fallen and is preventing you from entering or leaving your home
  • Your property is flooded or about to flood.

The priority of the SES is to make the area safe. Trees that have not fallen on a structure or vehicle which pose no danger or are not blocking entry to your property will not be removed by the SES. The SES will not take green waste with them have they have attended your property.

For minor leaks, superficial damage, the removal of debris and cutting down of trees that are still standing, please contact a professional tradesperson and your insurance company if appropriate.

For more information on preparing for a flood or storm visit the SES website.

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29 September 2015 Council Meeting

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Meeting Date: 29 September 2015
Meeting Time: 7.00pm
Location: Council Chamber, 699 Doncaster Road, Doncaster

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  • PART 1 Amendment C109 - Flood Mapping of Local Catchments
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  • Donvale Reserve - Response to Petition - PE
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  • Planning Application PL14 024694 175-179 Blackburn Road and 37 Churchill Street, Doncaster East - Approved plans
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Responding to climate change

Discover how we are reducing our impact on the environment and adapting to climate change. ...

As an environmentally forward thinking Council, we believe the decisions we make today have the potential to change the future for generations to come.

We recognise that climate change is a defining issue of our time and requires a collaborative and urgent response. By actively working together — Council, our community, schools, businesses and partners — we have the opportunity to create a more sustainable future for us all.

Green wedge

Creating a clean and renewable future

As part of our response to climate change, we are continuing to focus efforts on building a cleaner, greener and more sustainable future. We are doing this by reducing emissions from Council operations, managing our energy/water/waste in smart, responsible ways and by building awareness, educating and empowering our community to do the same.

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    Conserving our water resources

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    We seek to reduce emissions and encourage people to adapt to our changing environment.

Climate emergency

Tackling climate change

Climate change is already impacting our environment, liveability, our health and local economy and it requires an immediate and urgent response. We all need to work together — Council, the community, schools and businesses — to take action to address the impacts of climate change and work towards a more sustainable future.

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The draft Climate Emergency Action Plan is now available for community consultation

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What we are doing

Motion to declare climate emergency approved by Council

On January 28 2020, Manningham Council unanimously approved a motion to declare a climate emergency. This resolution acknowledged that we are in a state of serious climate and environmental change and that urgent climate actions were required.

We have rolled out many initiatives over recent years to reduce climate change and greenhouse gas emissions. These initiatives have included the introduction of:

  • energy efficient LED streetlights
  • a low emission Electric Vehicle Council fleet
  • solar power
  • green power purchasing and a wind-powered electricity supply through the Victorian Energy Collaboration (VECO)

Climate mitigation targets adopted by Council

On October 2021, Manningham Council unanimously adopted climate mitigation targets. These targets are:

  • net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2028 for Council operations
  • net zero emissions by 2035 for the Manningham community

The climate emergency resolution and the net zero targets empower us to increase and speed up climate action. Community feedback tells us that there is a shared commitment with Council to take this increased action on climate change.

Draft Climate Emergency Action Plan developed

A Climate Emergency Action Plan has been developed, outlining actions to address climate change.

The draft plan outlines easy ways that you can tackle climate change in your neighbourhood, including:

  • switching to solar
  • learning more by attending a climate education event
  • applying for a LEAF grant to preserve your natural values on your property
  • managing your waste and recycling

Draft Climate Emergency Action Plan open for community feedback

This draft plan is now available for community consultation. Get involved and provide feedback.

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Experience inspirational and artistic Manningham
… of some early buildings that were damaged in previous floods. Finish your dive into the artistic diversity of …

Discover some of the finest art this state has to offer, all within Manningham. The joy of creation, the play of colour and design, the appeal to your senses, all come together in the vibrant art and culture of Manningham.

With a proud history in visual arts, Manningham is home to renowned painters, ceramicists and mid-twentieth century artists. Explore the Stonehouse Gallery, and the Artspeak Studio in Warrandyte, specialising in original, indigenous art from local artists. Or get out and about amongst our collection of public art located around the city.

Experience the culturally significant Heide Museum of Modern Art. Established back in 1934, the history of the Heide MoMA shines through. Artists, writers and intellectuals alike, have all called Heide home.

Encounter an eclectic program of contemporary art exhibitions at the Manningham Art Gallery, offering curated exhibitions from local and international artists.

Enjoy classes in creativity, painting, drawing and more, at the Manningham Art Studios and find your own creative side.

Experience the captivating and artistic side of Manningham.

Heide Museum of Modern Art

Heide Museum of Modern Art is a great place to start your artistic encounter in Manningham and is one of Australia’s most important cultural institutions.

Inside Heide, you are spoiled with travelling exhibitions and the gardens are dotted with sculptures and art as well as a working kitchen garden.

Stonehouse Gallery

Leaving suburbia behind you, your next stop is the Stonehouse Gallery in Warrandyte - on Yarra Street opposite Whipstick Gully Road.

One of the longest established art and craft co-operatives in Australia, Stonehouse was founded in 1972 by 8 like-minded potters wanting to promote ceramics. Today it continues with 18 diverse members and invited artists showcasing and selling beautiful ceramics, textiles, woodwork, glass, jewellery and furniture.

Warrandyte Historical Society

Next door to the Stonehouse Gallery is the Warrandyte Historical Society, home to some of the early white settlement memorabilia. Pop in on Saturday and Sunday afternoons.

Federation Playspace

Further along Yarra Street are the Federation Playspace and the ruins of some early buildings that were damaged in previous floods.

Finish your dive into the artistic diversity of Manningham by heading west to Doncaster where you'll discover the eclectic program of contemporary art exhibitions at the Manningham Art Gallery.

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Council has appointed a Community Reference Panel to help shape flooding and stormwater management in Manningham.

The Panel was selected through an Expression of Interest process and will work with us to better understand and address increasing challenges to water management, including:

  • climate change
  • development pressure; and
  • population growth.

Manningham Mayor, Cr Michelle Kleinert, said the collaborative approach will support quality decision making, ensuring Manningham is best placed to proactively and sustainably meet the challenges ahead.

“We’re so grateful to the community members who have come forward to share their time, knowledge and skills to help guide our approach to flood risk and water management,” she said.

“We’ll work together to develop a strategy to secure our water future and enhance the long-term sustainability, resilience and liveability of Manningham,” Cr Kleinert said.

The Panel will help guide the development of the:

  • Manningham Flood Mapping Project; and
  • Integrated Water Management Strategy.

It will consist of:

  • an independent facilitator
  • eleven community members with a spread of representation across Manningham and membership reflecting the diversity of our community
  • Councillors Stephen Mayne and Geoff Gough
  • up to three Council officer representatives; and
  • subject matter experts.

The first meeting will be held in late 2022. 

For more information, visit the Your Say Manningham Flooding and Stormwater Management page.

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On 17 November 2020, Manningham Council and guest speakers from multiple emergency services conducted the Emergency Aware Community Forum to help our community prepare for an emergency event.

Topics covered include:

  • Council’s role within the emergency management space
  • Fire mitigation activities undertaken by Council and Forest Fire Management Victoria
  • How to prepare for Flood and Storm
  • Preparing for fire Guest speakers included the State Emergency Service, Country Fire Authority, Fire Rescue Victoria, Forest Fire Management Victoria and the Warrandyte Community Association.

Know your risk

 

“I live in a bushfire prone area that borders a suburban area, am I still at risk?”

You are still at risk. You can never rely on what direction a bushfire will approach or location a bushfire may ignite. Bushfires can start quickly and threaten lives and homes within minutes.

A relatively short distance may take an extended period of time to vacate if roads have been impacted.

 

“I live in an area where there is only one major road I can use to evacuate.”

Some locations within Warrandyte, Wonga Park and Park Orchards (but not limited to) provide a single main road as the only option for entering or leaving an area. Roads that contain a high number of roadside trees stand a higher chance of being impacted during a fire or storm. 

If you live in or are visiting an area of high vegetation and limited road access what events could prevent you from safely evacuating during an emergency?

  • A fallen tree over the road
  • Traffic congestion and/or accidents
  • Emergency service vehicles attempting to reach the impacted area in high traffic  
  • Reduced visibility from smoke
  • Flooded roads
  • Panic

Leaving early to increase your chance of avoiding the above risks is your safest choice. You can monitor what roads have been impacted on VicTraffic.

 

“I live in an area with a high volume of roadside trees/vegetation.” 

Council undertakes maintenance for our reserves and roadside vegetation to reduce risk but it is not possible to remove all roadside vegetation.

If a tree is obstructing a road, overhanging or of ill health you can report the issue to us.

If a tree has fallen on your home or is blocking access to your property you can call the State Emergency Service on 132 500.

Consider how roadside vegetation may impact your ability to safely evacuate during an emergency when making your emergency plan. 

 

“Am I still at risk if I live on top of a hill?”

Yes, you are still at risk. A flash flood occurs after a massive downpour of rain in a short period of time. Even if your property is on an incline or at the top of a hill water may still run through your property during a flash flood event. High winds and hail can impact your property regardless of where it is located during a storm event.

In the event of a fire, fire will burn faster uphill. This is because the flames can easily reach more unburnt fuel in front of the fire. Radiant heat pre-heats the fuel in front of the fire, making the fuel even more flammable.

If you live on top of a hill or incline prepare an emergency plan that suits your circumstances. 

 

“There is an unmaintained property in my street that may be a fire hazard.”

From November each year until the end of the fire danger period, we inspect properties to ensure long grass and any materials that may pose a fire hazard are reduced.

If there is a property in your street that is unsightly or of concern you can let us know on 9840 9333 or write us an email at manningham@manningham.vic.gov.au

 

“I know my risks and I am prepared.”

You can take a quick quiz to see if there is anything you can add to your emergency plan.

Sharing your home emergency plan with your neighbours may present you with additional ideas you may wish to include in your plan.

Localised knowledge from direct experience is invaluable. If you are prepared, be a community champion and share your preparedness activities with your neighbours.

 

“I do not live in a fire or flood prone area.”

You may be impacted by a major emergency event even if you don’t reside within a flood or fire prone area. Consider how the following potential emergency events may impact you and your family: 

  • Heatwave
  • Thunderstorm Asthma
  • Smoke and poor air quality
  • Home fire
  • Medical emergencies
  • Damaging hail storms, high winds and flash flooding
  • Disruption of essential services such as power or telecommunications
  • Closure of (your) local business and infrastructure

Create a plan based on the emergency risks that could affect you.

 

“I have recently moved to Australia from overseas, I’m not sure what my risks are.”

If are new to Australia it is important that you know your risks.

You can access information and factsheets from the Country Fire Authority (Fire) or State Emergency Service (Flood & Storm) in multiple languages.

Residents who do not speak or understand English can communicate with Council via a direct interpreter service on 9840 9355.

Alternatively, if you require translating or interpreting services for translated information from VicEmergency or know someone who cannot speak English provide them with the following number 131 450. 

 

“I have a disability that puts me at higher risk in an emergency.”

Research from the United Nations shows that only 20 per cent of people with a disability could evacuate immediately, without difficulty, in the event of a sudden disaster like a bushfire.

Create an emergency plan that factors your circumstances where possible and includes neighbours that may be able to provide you with assistance during an emergency. The Australian Red Cross Redi Plan may assist you in creating your plan along with this helpful guide. 

For more information on preparing for an emergency if you are hearing impaired please visit the Deaf Emergency Information website.

 

What does your home emergency plan look like? 


“I still have to make my plan.”

Consider what your state of mind would be during an emergency and how you react to stress.

Your ability to make decisions may be impaired in a high stress emergency situation. Don’t wait for an emergency. Write and rehearse your emergency plan when you are calm and in control.

Complete a Red Cross Rediplan or CFA Bushfire survival plan today, don’t put it off. 

 

“We wrote our plan years ago, I’m not sure where it is.”

A home emergency plan is of little use if you are not familiar with it or cannot find it during an emergency.

A home emergency plan can be completed on a smart device for easy access and storage. Ensure everyone included within your home emergency plan has a copy and agrees on all its actions.

 

“If there was a flood or fire I would go to a shopping centre.”

Would your first choice of location change if you knew you could not return home for at least 72 hours?

Even if your home has not been damaged, you may not be allowed to return to your property for a significant amount of time until it has been declared safe by the relevant emergency service.

This is to protect your safety and may result from:

  • Burnt trees that can fall with little to no warning that has historically resulted in loss of life
  • Toxic flood water that may contain hazardous chemicals, broken glass or faeces. As little as 15cm of flood water can lift a car. Flood water presents a risk of drowning.
  • Unsafe or damaged roads and traffic management points (TMPs)
  • Your local shopping centre may have to evacuate its staff resulting in the closure of the shopping centre
 

“I would jump in the Yarra River if there was a bushfire.”

Sheltering in a body of water is a last resort measure to be taken when all other options have been exhausted.

Radiant heat from a bushfire can be deadly from as far as 300 metres away. You may not be able to breathe in an unsheltered location due to a lack of oxygen or heavy smoke.

Directly exposing yourself to the elements of a bushfire and adding the risk of drowning places you at high risk for trauma, injury or death.

The CFA provides further information via the Your Guide to Survival.

 

“I completed our emergency plan alone, if I couldn't get back home from work during an emergency my family wouldn't know what to do.”

Everyone in your household needs to be involved when creating an emergency plan. Rehearse your emergency plan with your family and neighbours regularly so everyone knows what to do. Provide easy access to a copy of your written plan by keeping copies on your electronic smart devices and hard copies in an easy to find location. 

Road closures may prevent access to homes within an impacted area during an emergency event. An emergency event may impact your ability to both leave or access an impacted area. Factor the daily routines of your family members into your emergency plan. 

 

“I would go to a family member’s home outside of Manningham.”

Staying with friends or family outside of the impacted area is the safest option if it is available to you.

You may wish to leave some essential supplies, copies of important documents or medical prescriptions at this location in the event of being displaced on short notice.

 

What's your trigger to act? 
 

Many residents engaged in person were quick to describe their home emergency plan but did not have a clear trigger that would enact it.  

Consider your risks and circumstances and ensure your trigger/s are clearly identified within your home emergency plan.

 

“I monitor the Fire Danger Rating and may leave on severe days or higher.”

The Fire Danger Rating is your trigger to act if you reside within a bushfire prone area. The higher the rating, the more dangerous the situation is if a fire starts. Monitor the fire danger rating regularly and keep informed on weather conditions.

On a severe, extreme or code red day, leaving high risk bushfire areas the night before or early in the morning is the safest option. Monitor the weekly forecast for Manningham via the Bureau of Meteorology to be aware of weather conditions.

 

“I’ll leave when I receive an emergency warning or alert to evacuate via text or landline from an emergency service.”

During a large scale emergency event, an emergency warning may be issued by the relevant emergency service (CFA for bushfire or SES for storm/flood).

Such warnings are issued to areas most at risk in a targeted fashion. It is unlikely a warning would be issued to an area as large as a municipality.

Do not wait for an emergency warning to be your only source of information or lone trigger. Emergency warnings are reliant on telecommunications technology that may be impacted depending on the event. Provide yourself as much time to react as possible by staying informed before an emergency takes place.

 

“I’ll leave when I receive an emergency warning on the VicEmergency app.”

The VicEmergency app is reliant on telecommunications technology that may be impacted during an emergency event. In the event of power, telephone or internet outage you can access emergency updates via an analogue battery powered radio on 774AM or 98.1FM.

Do not rely on a single method of warning. 

 

“I’m worried that I will get stuck trying to leave if everyone is using the same trigger.”

The majority of residents engaged in person advised that their first trigger to enact their plan would be to receive a warning via the VicEmergency app on their smart device.

A resident relayed their concern that an evacuation may be prolonged if the majority of the community shared the same trigger. Leaving early is the safest option.

 

“I would wait until I can see smoke or flames from my driveway.”

It may be too late to leave if you wait until the impacts of a major emergency event are directly observable from your home.

Motor vehicles offer little protection from fire and driving in floodwaters is highly dangerous. Do not wait until you can see the visible impacts of an emergency before enacting your home emergency plan. 

 

“I monitor the Melbourne Radar on the Bureau of Meteorology (BOM).”

Monitoring the BOM Melbourne Radar is an excellent tool to prepare for the impact of a storm event prior to its arrival.

Enact your plan for storm before it arrives by monitoring the Melbourne Radar.

 

“I regularly socialise with my neighbours, we would alert one another in the event of an emergency.”

In addition to official sources of emergency information, working with your neighbours strengthens your ability to stay informed. 40 per cent of residents already discuss their home emergency plans with their neighbours. 

Start a conversation with your neighbours if you have yet to introduce yourself.

There could be a range of reasons why someone in your street may be unaware of an emergency taking place, such as: 

  • Do not use social media or smart mobile devices
  • Do not access news from television broadcasts or internet
  • Have not been monitoring emergency warning sources
  • May have reading, hearing or visual impairment
  • May not speak English and did not understand emergency information
  • Are socially isolated and do not understand the risks

What does leaving early mean?
 

“I’m not sure what leaving early means.”

Leaving early means evacuating before a fire has begun. This is when the conditions for a fire that would be difficult or impossible to contain are present.
 

“How do I know to leave before a fire has begun?”

  • Has there been a period of prolonged heat that would result a high volume of dry fuel?
  • Is there going to be a number of consecutively hot days in the late thirties or early forties coming up?
  • Is it a day of total fire ban?
  • Is the fire danger rating severe or higher?
  • Is it a day of high temperature and high winds?
  • Do you have limited road access?
  • Are you feeling uneasy or unsafe?

 

“Does leaving early mean when the fire has just reached Manningham from a neighbouring municipality?”

No, waiting until a fire has reached Manningham is too late.

 

Evacuation

 

During a large scale emergency event warnings and updates may be distributed by the relevant control agency (CFA for bush fire or SES for storm/flood) via online publications, media releases and social media posts as some examples. 

Emergency warnings for community members at high risk may be sent by text message for mobile telephones or an audio message for landline telephones. This message would be to advise the community of the current level of risk. If an evacuation is required the community may be provided with a recommendation to evacuate.

Victoria has an integrated warning system which provides information and warnings to the community. The VicEmergency app watch zones can be adjusted to provided targeted information that relates to your local area. You can use VicTraffic to monitor what roads have been impacted.  

 

“Will I be told what roads or routes to take during an evacuation?

An emergency warning may recommend those at high risk evacuate. Advice will be purposefully brief and may inform the community at risk of what road or route that has been impacted by the emergency. It is unlikely that an emergency warning will advise what specific road to take to evacuate the area.

You can use VicTraffic to monitor what roads have been impacted.  

 

“I would like to be told what roads will be impacted by an emergency ahead of time.”      

Residents cannot be advised of which road will be impacted by an emergency ahead of time due to the unpredictable nature of emergencies. Consider local road access, available routes or potential factors that may impede your evacuation when making your emergency plan. 

 

“Will warnings tell me how to prepare my property before leaving?”

Warnings will not provide an at length checklist of tasks for you to complete to conduct your evacuation. The purpose of an emergency warning is to alert you of the level of risk and may recommend that you evacuate.

 

What would you put in your emergency evacuation kit? 

 

“I have a school bag of essential items near my front door and one that stays in my car.”

It’s a great idea to have back-ups that keep you covered if you don’t have the chance to access your first choice.

 

“I keep copies of my important documents and some essential items at a family member’s house.”

A member of our community provided the excellent suggestion of storing essential items and documents at a family member's home. This is especially useful if this family member's home is your planned location to evacuate to during an emergency event. 

 

“I keep copies of important documents on an encrypted portable hard drive.”

Some community members keep copies of their documents on cloud based back-ups while others feel more secure using a physical hard drive. Your emergency evacuation kit should include copies of important documents.

 

“When my home was flooded, my parent’s wedding album looked like one big blur of colour. I lost every photo. I wish I had scanned them.”

Heartbreakingly a woman from Templestowe shared how a flooding event took precious family photos she can never get back. Scan your family photos and keep an electronic copy.

 

“I have online medical prescriptions so I don’t have to worry about losing them if I had to leave my home in a hurry.”

Ask if your pharmacy can store a copy of your medical prescriptions. Online applications are also becoming increasingly available to manage your prescriptions. Make sure your home emergency kit contains a first aid kit and any medications or prescriptions you may need.

 

Insurance

 

Research from the Victorian government from 2017 estimated only 46 per cent of Victorian households insurance provides enough coverage to recover from a disaster. Consider how you would be impacted if an emergency event destroyed your property and you did not have any or adequate coverage.

Lodging an insurance claim is a stressful experience, especially if your claim is rejected for something you thought you were covered for.

 

“My insurance covered damage for flood but not storm. Water came in through the roof during a storm. The damage wasn’t covered.”

Many insurance policies will not provide coverage for broad terms such as ‘water damage’. Read the fine print and confirm what you are specifically covered for. Review your coverage against existing risks in your area. Make sure you have the coverage that suits your needs. 

 

“My insurance said I was covered for storm damage but when I looked closer it was only for my fences and gates, not my house.”

Even specific headings such as ‘storm coverage’ needs to be reviewed within insurance policies. A heading may provide the impression of coverage but not cover your most valuable assets.

 

“My policy includes coverage for fire but heat damage is not covered. What does that mean?”

Your home can sustain damage from radiant heat without actual flames making contact, especially in a bush fire. Some exclusions, terms and conditions to be aware of include no cover for loss or damage where no flame damage has occurred, such as scorching, melting, heat, smoke, ash or soot.

Understand your coverage for bushfires.

 

“I have completed a valued itemised list of my assets and have taken photos of them. If I have to make a claim I know exactly what I’m claiming for.”

A member of the Park Orchards Rate Payer association shared his practice of evaluating and documenting his assets each year to minimise stress during the claim process in a worst case scenario.

Could you realistically give an accurate evaluation of everything you own from memory? 

Calculate your household inventory and building assets today.

 

“I could purchase insurance when I get an emergency warning.”

Most insurance companies exclude coverage if a bushfire occurs less than 72 hours after you bought your policy.

When purchasing insurance consider if your coverage includes enough to rebuild or repair your home.

 

Who is in my street?

Start a conversation with your neighbours and share your knowledge and experiences. You can download conversation cards from the Australian Red Cross to introduce yourself.

 

“There is an elderly person that lives alone in my street. I check to see if they are ok during heatwaves or if it’s particularly cold in winter.”

Conducting a welfare check on someone who may be isolated during a heatwave could save a life.

Additionally, there may be other circumstances during an emergency that may place someone who is isolated at greater risk such as:

  • Limited or no transportation access if an evacuation is required.
  • No access to the internet or a mobile device to receive emergency warnings.
  • Pre-existing health issues and/or limited mobility.

When possible include your neighbour’s circumstances into your home emergency plan.

 

“There may be someone in my street that has a disability.”

If you have a neighbour with a disability they may be at a higher risk of being impacted by an emergency due to:

  • Impaired hearing or vision that may impact their ability to be reached by emergency warnings
  • Learning or reading disabilities that may impact their ability to understand emergency warnings
  • Required medical equipment such as recuperators may make evacuation difficult
  • Limited mobility

Have a conversation with your neighbours regarding their or your circumstances if possible and create a home emergency plan together. A neighbour may be the first source of warning for an emergency.  

 

"Our neighbours are new to the area and may not know the risks."

People may choose to live in Warrandyte, Park Orchards or Wonga Park because of how beautiful the areas are but may have never lived in a bush fire prone area before. Share your local knowledge with those that are new to the area about risk. This conversation may be the first time your new neighbours have considered the risk of a bush fire or flood. 

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C109 Public Exhibition Period Closing

Manningham Council, in partnership with Melbourne Water, has recently completed a review to provide a more accurate model of the impact of flooding across the municipality. ...

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Manningham Council, in partnership with Melbourne Water, has recently completed a review to provide a more accurate model of the impact of flooding across the municipality.

Following this review, Manningham Council decided to change the flooding overlays within the Manningham Planning Scheme, which will affect a variety of properties in the City.

Manningham Chief Executive Officer Joe Carbone said that the review has provided Council with more accurate mapping information on the extent of flooding across the municipality.

“The flood mapping will assist Council in prioritising initiatives to reduce flood risk to our community and pursuing opportunities for drainage upgrades.

“Amendment C109 does not change the risk of flooding to properties in Manningham, however it will allow Council to better manage the risk through the implementation of the new and revised flooding overlays,” he said.

The proposed Amendment C109 is on public exhibition until Thursday 24 December and can be inspected at the:

Manningham Civic Centre, 699 Doncaster Road, Doncaster during office hours
Doncaster, The Pines, Bulleen, Warrandyte and Box Hill branch libraries
Online at www.yoursaymanningham.com.au
The Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning website, www.dtpli.vic.gov.au/publicinspection

Those affected by the amendment and other interested people may make a written submission for Council to consider prior to making a decision to adopt Amendment C109 and submit it to the Minister for Planning for approval.

Submissions must be made in writing and can be accepted online at www.yoursaymanningham.com.au or by mail to:

Manager Economic and Environmental Planning
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PO Box 1
Doncaster VIC 3108

For the latest information continue to visit www.yoursaymanningham.com.au or call our Economic and Environmental Planning Unit on 9840 9129.

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As part of our new Emergency Aware initiative, we want to hear from you to find out how prepared our community is for an emergency event such as a storm, flood, fire (house or bushfire) or heatwave.

Your feedback will help shape the new Emergency Aware program, which aims to assist neighbourhoods to develop home emergency plans and work together to be better prepared for an emergency.

We will be working with a range of groups including Neighbourhood Watch, CFA, MFB, Victoria Police, SES and Red Cross on this program.

Complete our survey online today for your chance to win 1of 3 $100 Visa gift cards at yoursaymanningham.com.au/emergency

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This year has seen more emergencies than we are used to with fires, floods, storms and a global pandemic impacting our lives in massive and unexpected ways. This has shown just how important is it for us to be prepared for an emergency and we are here to help you.

An Evacuation Plan is important for everyone, not just for residents who live in bushfire risk areas. Apartment block residents should think through their emergency plans as some buildings may be harder to evacuate quickly.

At this time of year which will see more storms and rain, it’s also important to plan ahead if you live near a river or creek or in the path of storm water.

If a large number of residents need to evacuate their homes, we can help by activating one of six Emergency Relief Centres (ERC) across Manningham. The scale, type and location of an emergency would determine which ERC is used.

In Manningham we’re preparing our ERCs to make them safer in case they need to be used during COVID-19 restrictions by:

  • Checking capacity to include physical distancing
  • Making sure resources such as face masks and hand sanitizer will be available
  • Finding alternatives for vulnerable people away from ERCs.

If you need to evacuate, remember to take essential items like important documents, clothing for several days, any medication you require and essential items for your pet (if you are not able to house your pets elsewhere). You can also prepare an Emergency Kit in advance with essential items.

Visit our Emergency webpage for more information about preparing for an emergency.

If you are interested in finding out more detailed information please contact us by email at emergencyaware@manningham.vic.gov.au or by phone on 03 9840 9333.

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With the colder weather setting in, now is the perfect time to make sure you are prepared and know what to do in the event of unpredictable weather.

You can act now to help prepare your home for storms by ensuring you do the following before a storm arrives:

  • check that loose items such as outdoor settings, umbrellas and trampolines are safely secured
  • if it is safe to do so, check gutters, downpipes and drains are not blocked
  • park your car undercover and away from trees.

For more tips and resources to help you with storm preparedness, visit our Flood and Storm Emergencies webpage.

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… support to the community during times of storms and floods. Not only do volunteers spend endless hours learning …

The Manningham Civic Awards recognise residents who’ve made exceptional contributions to the Manningham community through volunteer, unpaid or paid work.

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Citizen of the Year

Manningham's Citizen of the Year award goes to a resident whose outstanding contributions have improved the lives of our local community. Their contributions demonstrate a long-term commitment to community service, community innovation, philanthropy or volunteer work.

Citizen of the Year 2021 – Ian Goldsmith

Known as an outstanding leader in the community, with a commitment to community service and voluntary work, Ian Goldsmith has impacted the lives of many. As Board Chairman of Manningham Community Enterprises Ltd and President of Rotary Club of Manningham, he’s used his position to help people experiencing disadvantage, people with disabilities, older adults and young people in our community.

Ian Goldsmith - Civic Awards ceremony

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Citizen of the Year Honour Roll
2021

Ian Goldsmith

2019 Hardy Shum
2018 Geoff Roberts
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Young Citizen of the Year

This award recognises the outstanding contribution made by a young Manningham resident to improve our local community. This can be demonstrated through leadership qualities, inspiring others through action or being a positive role model. 

Young Citizen of the Year 2021 – Sulaymaan Hafeez

Despite completing Year 12 in a challenging year, Sulaymaan didn’t stop serving his community. He is Vice Captain at East Doncaster Secondary College, a member of the Youth Advisory Council at EACH Doncaster and a volunteer at the United Muslim Migrants Association Doncaster Mosque where he ensures patrons adhere to COVID-safe requirements, assists seniors with IT access and mentors younger students.

Sulaymaan Hafeez - Civic Awards ceremony 

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Young Citizen of the Year Honour Roll
2021

Sulaymaan Hafeez

2019 Zoe Petropoulos
2018 Jade Chan
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Volunteer of the Year

This award recognises the outstanding contribution made by a volunteer in the Manningham community. It highlights the contributions made by the quiet achievers, who often work behind the scenes to build a stronger and more caring society. You can nominate someone for any volunteer contribution made in the areas of community service, civic engagement, environment, sport, the arts, education, business or advocacy.

Volunteer of the Year 2021 – Patricia Wheeler

Every fortnight for more than 30 years, Pat has played piano for residents at MannaCare during Sunday Services. Recognising her music has an impact on older people, she also plays for residents at the Roseville Retirement Village. An avid volunteer, Pat has been a foster parent to five children in the 70s and knit prostheses for Knitted Knockers Australia, for women who have undergone mastectomies.

Patricia Wheeler - Civic Awards ceremony

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Volunteer of the Year Honour Roll
2021

Patricia Wheeler

2019 Kathy Monley
2018 Teresa Clarke
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Community Group Achievement Award

This award recognises community organisations, clubs or groups who have gone ‘above and beyond’ to improve the lives of the Manningham community. Nominees must be not for profit community organisations who’ve made a tangible difference to diversity, acceptance and tolerance, community spirit and social connectedness in the Manningham community.

Community groups may be nominated for a specific project undertaken in the last 12 months that demonstrates a positive impact made to the Manningham community.

Community Achievement Award 2021 – Manningham State Emergency Service (SES)

Manningham SES has a long and proud history, providing 24 hours, seven days a week volunteer support to the community during times of storms and floods. Not only do volunteers spend endless hours learning new skills and maintaining their competencies, they also educate the wider community in preparation for natural disasters. They are called on to provide support to Victoria Police, Ambulance Victoria, Fire Rescue Victoria, Country Fire Authority and assist council at community events.

Manningham SES - Civic Awards ceremony

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Community Achievement Award Honour Roll
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Manningham State Emergency Service

2019 Doncaster All Abilities Basketball
2018 Women’s Friendship Group
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Sports Volunteer of the Year

This award recognises individuals who demonstrate excellence in the sporting arena and/or displays exemplary leadership in the Manningham sporting community. This award is for people who inspire others, encourage participation and embody the principles of sportsmanship and fair play. 

Along with those who play sport, you can nominate anyone who contributes to Manningham’s sporting community off the field.  This includes coaches, referees/ umpires, organisers, volunteers and officials. If you’d like to nominate someone for an achievement made through a paid role, please demonstrate how they’ve contributed to the Manningham community in addition to their expected duties.

Sports Volunteer of the Year 2021 – Roland Frasca

Roland ‘Rolly’ Frasca first joined Doncaster Junior Football Club (DJFC) in 2011 as a parent and coordinator of its Auskick Program. After his children grew up and found other interests, he remained as coach to young children, later joining the committee to manage registrations and became Grounds Manager. Rolly truly embodies the community spirit through his contribution to the club.

Roland Frasca - Civic Awards ceremony

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Roland Frasca

2019 Alan Duffus
2018 Alf Molinaro
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