The recent spate of storms reminds us that we are well into storm season and some parts of the state have also been badly affected by bushfires. For that reason the Community Day on Sunday October 30th will feature plenty of information for helping you to prepare for what to do to protect your family and home and possessions.
We also have the Community City Safe Officer from Logan City Council who will be able to provide informa-tion on a wide range of topics relating to the safety as-pects at railway stations to the safety for seniors program that is about to be introduced throughout the city.
The Queensland Fire and Rescue Service will be able to give information on what to do to make our homes safer with the photoelectric version of the smoke alarms and we will be giving some away. They will also be display-ing just how easily a pot left on the stove can catch alight with their burning kitchen display it is truly amazing!
Have you worked out what to do should a storm or bush-fire hit? Have you got an emergency kit prepared? We can show you what you need to do and have copies of the plans you need.
You will have noticed the recent media reports regarding the accidents relating to children who have been hit by vehicles in the driveways of their homes we have a representative from Kidsafe the child accident prevention foundation of Australia to give some useful hints relating to car safety and also the best type of car seats to have.
There will be a jumping castle as well as a small car for the children to ride around the park. We will have a free sausage sizzle and free tea and coffee with cold drinks for sale. There will be a raffle, giveaways and an appearance by members of the Logan Thunder Basketball Team. Our local councilor Phil Pidgeon will be dropping in and of course there will be information on Neighbourhood Watch as well as PCYC amongst other things.
I have just got back from the state NHW rally where the general view seems to be more in line with our way of engaging with the community rather than just a crime reporting group. I look forward to seeing you on Sunday October 30th or at our next meeting which will feature speakers from the Fire Service to underline the safety message. Take care Geoff
Bushfire Season
Given Logan's leafy areas and large areas of natural bushland, bushfire is a potential threat, particularly in dry years.
Preparing
- Prepare an emergency kit
- If possible, make a firebreak around your home (use mower, rake, spade), and trim branches well clear of the house
- Clear roof and gutters of leaves, twigs, etc.
- Remove all rubbish, leaf litter and native shrubs growing too close to the house
- Keep grass short and green
- Fit wire screens to doors, windows, and vents, and en-close all gaps, roof eaves and the area under your house
- Fit hoses to reach all parts of the house and garden.
Unless you have decided to leave early, or are ordered by Police or Fire Service to do so, stay in the house after taking the following precautions:
- Phone the Fire Service - don't assume they know there is a fire
- Turn off gas and power
- Close all external windows and doors and block gaps from inside with wet towel
- Fill baths, sinks and buckets with reserve water
- Plug downpipes with rags and fill gutters with water.
- Quickly extinguish any fires that may have started in, near, or under the house or roof, and check inside the roof too
- If the house is alight and can't be extinguished, move away onto burnt ground
- Don't leave - wait for help
- Listen to your local radio/TV station for official information, as well as advice on damage and service disruptions
CRESTMEAD NEWS
PCYC BLUE LIGHT DISCO
The Halloween Disco was attended by almost 180 young people many in great costumes. The dance competitions, games and giveaways were great successes. Next month the disco will be held on November 11th, entry is $4 for PCYC members and $5 for non members and all young people from prep to Grade 7 are welcome. All enquiries to Crestmead PCYC 3805 4100.
OTHER PCYC NEWS
Hip Hop Dance classes will start soon on Tuesdays between 5-5.40pm for ages 5-11 and 6-7pm for ages 12-17.
Crestmead PCYC is currently looking for a boxing coach and also if you have a blue card and wish to volunteer at the centre please contact 3805 4100 for more information.
CRESTMEAD COMMUNITY CENTRE
The Community Café is open Monday to Friday between 9am and 3pm . There is a small café, free computer and internet use, free community meeting space, resource library, free workshops, classes and demonstrations.
ASD Spectrum Family Support Group Sunday between 3pm to 5pm find support & friendship with other families and carers.
Men’s Social night Fridays between 6pm—9pm play pool, darts, vintage video games, cards and
make friends in the local area.
Playgroup for Dads Wednesday 9am & noon
Market Day first Saturday each month 10am-2pm
