Walcha Council Disaster Risk Survey

Disaster Risk Survey

Did you know that 98% of the Walcha Local Government Area (LGA) is Bushfire Prone, which classifies it as a Disaster Risk Area? Disasters are becoming more common; managing risks and impacts of the next disaster has never been more critical. This survey will help to guide Walcha Council on how best to focus our resources to manage disaster risk in our LGA.

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* 1. What do you think is the most significant risk facing the Walcha LGA?

Acute disaster such as bushfire, flood/storm, pandemic, mice plagues etc

Environmental and climate change risk; such as changing weather and climate leading to water security problems or droughts

Loss of tourism in Walcha leading to decline in tourism industry

Declining population leading to a reduction in local services

Loss of farming support over time in Walcha due to water shortage or other factors

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* 2. In your opinion, from the following, what is the most important step to reduce the risk?

Emergency preparedness for the community, for example; awareness campaigns, emergency drills, capacity building, other community strengthening activities

Working on local climate action plans to respond to identified risks

Improving businesses and local assets to improve tourism

Increase in provision of housing and opportunities

Support in the diversification of farming, and developing water security plans

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* 3. In your opinion, what else could be a risk or potential to cause harm?

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* 4. In your opinion, how could we reduce the risk you have identified?

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* 5. Do you identify as a vulnerable person?

Yes

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* 6. If yes, please give us your Name, Address and contact details (This is to reach out to the vulnerable people first in terms of emergency.)

Name

Address

Address 2

City/Town

State/Province

ZIP/Postal Code

Email Address

Phone Number

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* 7. What is the best way to describe your Vulnerability?

Aged/ Elderly

Differently Abled

Children

Large and/or numerous animals

Difficult Access

Chronic health issues

Prefer not to say

Other (please specify)