Message from The Area Coordinator
Thank you to all those who came along to our very successful community day on October 30th and what a great day we had. The displays were all very much appreciated and I am sure have given us much to think about. The burning kitchen in particular by Qld Fire and Rescue was a timely reminder that it is so easy for a pot on the stove to catch fire and in fact we were very grateful for one of the free fire blankets donated by Bunnings as giveaways for our own ‘’small problem ’’ on the bbq where our hose connection caught fire! BE WARNED!!
The other displays by the QFRS relating to the upcoming Bushfire season had a lot of very important information and can I please take this opportunity to remind you before you head off on holiday to clear your gutters and debris around your home it will just take an ember to start a fire and don’t forget we are surrounded by beautiful bush in our wonderful suburb. As our Mayor Pam Parker is always saying Logan is the heart of South East Queensland perhaps we should consider that Crestmead is the heart of Logan.
The KIDSAFE display was amazing and for those who missed it we will be having that for our first meeting of the year see overleaf. We would like to thank the girls from the Logan Thunder WNBL team for coming along and having a great time showing some of their skills to the children we must also thank the Logan Thunder for their generous donation of raffle prizes. Finally thank you to all of you who came along to support us then and during the year. It has been great to have the support of
our members, other committee members and the residents of the suburb during my time as area coordinator. It will be time to step down at the AGM and I encourage any of you who wish to take part in what is going on in your suburb to make a difference. I would also like to thank the Qld Police who have been such a great support to the group and who do such a great job.
In closing please take care on the roads, water and in your everyday lives we want you all to be here next year so have a wonderful festive season and be kind to one another. You are only here once so make the best of life that you can
Take care Geoff
STORM ACTION GUIDE
Be prepared
· Have an emergency kit on hand including a battery operated radio, torch and spare
batteries
· Keep a list of emergency numbers handy
· Secure loose items in your yard
· Keep downpipes and guttering clear
· Store poisons above ground level in case of flash floods
· Stay inside and shelter clear of windows
· Listen to your radio for storm updates
· If outdoors find safe shelter
· Do not shelter under trees or metal structures
· Ensure pets are safe
· Check your house for damage
· Beware of fallen power lines
· Check trees for damage and stability
· Check on neighbours
PETS IN EMERGENCIES
Include your animals in household emergency plans
Properly identify your pets (name tag, microchip or band)
Be aware that some evacuation centres may not accept animals - plan alternatives
accordingly
If moving animals to a safe place do so early to avoid unnecessary risk
Ensure there is access to plenty of food and water
If staying at home secure animals in good time so that they do not take flight
If you have to leave pets behind, if possible leave pets indoors and place pets in
separate rooms with small or no windows
Provide adequate food and water in large heavy bowls
If left outside do not tie them up.
CRESTMEAD NEWS
PCYC BLUE LIGHT DISCO
The final disco for the year will be held on December 9th, so come and make the Christmas
one an evening to remember. Lots of prizes, food and fun for all. 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.
CRESTMEAD COMMUNITY CENTRE
DAD’S PLAYGROUP STARTING SOON!! We are pleased that the new group will be running by
the end of November please contact the Community Centre 3805 1423 for details
COMMUNITY CAFE 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
ASPERGERS SPECTRUM FAMILY SUPPORT GROUP
Sunday between 3pm to 5pm find support & friendship with other families & carers
MARKET DAY Saturday December 3rd 10 - 2
Decorate your stall with a Christmas theme come along and pick up a Christmas bargain.
Sausage sizzle available and the café will be open for food and drinks.
