Douglas Shire ‘undeniably ready’ for cyclone season
DISASTER RESPONSE
THE Douglas Shire is 'undeniably ready' for cyclone season thanks to a thorough disaster response plan and important infrastructure upgrades, according to Mayor Julia Leu.
Flood monitoring works and an online Disaster Dashboard has bolstered the region’s resilience to unprecedented levels.
“We don’t want disaster to strike, but it is always a possibility and it is vital that we have measures in place to protect our community,” Mayor Leu said.
“We had only been a council for a couple of months when Cyclone Ita hit in 2014, but fast-forward three years and the public can be assured Council has never been more prepared.”
Infrastructure upgrades recently completed include flood cameras that live-stream to Council’s website from Barrett’s Creek and Anich’s bridge.
Electronic road closure signs have also been installed at Foxton Bridge and Anich’s Bridge, as well as an automatic water level gauge at Barrett Creek.
“These projects will help caution residents about potential inundation at these flooding hotspots,” Mayor Leu said.
Council also recently held a community meeting at Diwan to discuss plans and preparations with residents north of the Daintree River.
Leu said every resident in the Douglas Shire has been accounted for in the Disaster Management Plan.
“Disasters can have a significant economic, environmental and social impact, which is why it is so crucial adequate preparation has been undertaken.”
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