{"id":1907,"date":"2025-03-02T23:00:44","date_gmt":"2025-03-02T23:00:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/fingalhead.com\/?p=1907"},"modified":"2025-03-07T06:09:20","modified_gmt":"2025-03-07T06:09:20","slug":"flood-preparation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fingalhead.com\/index.php\/2025\/03\/02\/flood-preparation\/","title":{"rendered":"Flood Preparation"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The preparation for floods is something that the Fingal Head community should be used to. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However just as a reminder please find the following list of suggestions. If you would like to add to this list please send details to Fhcamail@gmail.com.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Procure water and food for a number of days<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Lift and Prepare furniture and goods<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Relocate cars from flood zone to safe, high areas<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>ensure all roof drains and downpipes are clear and functional<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>charge batteries for phones, lights in case of power outage<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>prepare generators and locate above flood levels in house \/ on decks<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>identify external ground surface drains and consider rain drainage and river back flow during a flood. Block surface drains (black plastic and sandbags) when flood coming in as floods coming in will back flow through drains causing early road closures, and pre-mature during minor floods. As flood goes down remove sand bags and plastic to open storm drainage.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>block toilets which maybe flooded with sandbags to prevent sewage back flow.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>tie down garbage bins,&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>secure boats with bungs in or out!!<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>tie down gas bottles, loose bottles can float away and rip out gas plumbing<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Based on assessment of the building areas in the flood zone, open some non sealable, ground level areas \/ garage doors for water to flow in \/ flow out e.g. buildings with FC sheeting \/ timber walls.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>isolate electricity switchboards for likely flood areas<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>store chemicals above possible flood levels, petrol, oils, paints, turps, insecticides&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>remove underfloor water tank pumps, subfloor ventilation below possible flood levels<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Also see the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ses.nsw.gov.au\/plan-and-prepare\/prepare-your-home\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">SES Guide to Preparing for Storms and Floods<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Being prepared, knowing where to find trusted information during emergencies, and checking in with friends and neighbours helps us to feel more in control.\u00a0 For the latest Updates: Website: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ses.nsw.gov.au\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Homepage | NSW SES<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Have you downloaded the\u00a0<strong>\u201c Hazards near me \u201c<\/strong>\u00a0APP to keep up to date. If you haven&#8217;t now\u2019s the time . Here is the link. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nsw.gov.au\/emergency\/hazards-near-me-app?fbclid=IwY2xjawIyLupleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHWC1kJKVew1IV87Xu0AbLZgNe7GesKf8hyeXE2TN39nfvEzLNZCNPWlz6Q_aem_PzbWM5YkhXAYK4M9JUe54A\" title=\"\">Hazards Near Me app \/ NSW<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you would like to look online at the hazards near me here is the link; <a href=\"https:\/\/hazardwatch.gov.au\/alert\/a14a6c9b-4ac0-4c37-b9b3-0509dff96a26\" title=\"\">HazardWatch  \/ Online<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Above all else, please stay safe!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n<script type=\"text\/javascript\"> toolTips('.classtoolTips7','<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Fingal Head Community Association Inc<br\/>Email: fhcamail@gmail.com<\/p>'); <\/script><script type=\"text\/javascript\"> toolTips('.classtoolTips8','<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Fingal Head Coastcare<\/p><br\/><p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/fingalheadcoastcare.wixsite.com\/tweed\">https:\/\/fingalheadcoastcare.wixsite.com\/tweed<\/a><\/p>'); <\/script>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The preparation for floods is something that the Fingal Head community should be used to. However just as a reminder please find the following list of suggestions. If you would like to add to this list please send details to Fhcamail@gmail.com. Also see the SES Guide to Preparing for Storms and Floods. 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