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Post Incident Analysis - Public Forums
The independent risk management and strategy consultancy service appointed to investigate the response to the November 2011 Margaret River bushfires is seeking input from local community members. Two forums are being held in the region to allow members of the public to provide Noetic with feedback on the agency response to the bushfires.
All members of the public are invited to attend.
Margaret River Public Forum - Sunday 29 April , 2 pm – 5.00 pm, Council Chambers, Margaret River
Nannup Public Forum - Saturday 28 April, 9.30 am – 12.30 pm, Shirley Humble Function Room (Behind Shire Office Building), 15 Adams St, Nannup
Please see item below for more information on the Post Incident Analysis.
If you have any queries please contact Courtney Barron at Department of Premier and Cabinet on 6552 5742 or Courtney.barron@dpc.wa.gov.au.
Post Incident Analysis - Seeking Community Input
The independent risk management and strategy consultancy service appointed to investigate the response to the November 2011 Margaret River bushfires is seeking input from local community members. The public submissions will be used to inform the report by Noetic Solutions Pty Ltd on actions and decisions of the Department of Environment and Conservation, the Fire and Emergency Services Authority, and the Shire of Augusta-Margaret River.
Submission forms and more information can be accessed here: http://www.dpc.wa.gov.au/Consultation/Pages/PostIncidentAnalysis.aspx or hard copies can be picked up at the Shire of Augusta-Margaret River offices on Wallcliffe Road, Margaret River or Allnutt Terrace, Augusta.
Financial Assistance for Margaret River Residents
The Margaret River Financial Assistance Package has been established by the Government to provide support for affected property owners dealing with uninsured or not fully insured losses.
Conservation Volunteers - come and get involved!
Over April - May, Conservation Volunteers are joining forces with the Shire, Cape to Cape Catchment Group, SouthWest Catchment Council, local residents and DEC to help prepare fire damaged land for rehabilitation. You can join the volunteer team for 1 or 2 days or for the whole week. Click here for more details.
Margaret River Bushfire Inquiry
The Premier has announced an Inquiry into the Margaret River bushfire.
- Ministerial Media Statement: Prescribed burns get immediate overhaul
- Keelty Report: Margaret River Bushire Inquiry
- Minutes: Keelty briefing Community Meeting 23 February 2012
Support
The Department of Child Protection is available to assist fire affected property holders. For social, emotional, financial and accommodation support please contact Marian Hutton, Community Resilience Officer, 0427 005 842 marian.hutton@dcp.wa.gov.au
Fact sheets
- Fire recovery frequently asked questions
- Key contacts and services
- Insurance tips for disaster recovery
- Dealing with the effects of a traumatic event
- Using rainwater after a bushfire
- The power is off - is your food
- Hazards on your property after a bushfire
- Bushfire smoke
- Fire redardants and health
- Cleaning smoke affected homes
- Replacement of Duplicate Certificates of Titles lost, damaged or destroyed
- Guidelines for rebuilding and repairing properties damaged in the bushfire
- After a fire - How can you salvage your family's precious belongings
- Salvaging keepsakes after a disaster
- Coastal Rehabilitation FAQ
For more information contact:
Gemma Mincherton, Senior Community Development Officer
- Hours
- Mon - Fri: 9.00am to 5.00pm
- Telephone
- 9780 5269
- Fax
- 08 9757 2512