NSW State Emergency Service (SES) is calling on those who live, work and visit the Central Coast and Hunter areas to share their awareness and knowledge of local flood risks through a new online survey.
The survey will help NSW SES better understand what community members know about their local flood risks and help inform future campaigns.
The survey results can be used to tailor services to better meet the needs of certain populations, map communities or regions according to their level of susceptibility, and develop and deliver strategies to improve resilience.
Northern Zone Commander, Chief Superintendent Steve Patterson, said residents, business owners and visitors to the Central Coast and Hunter areas are all encouraged to participate in the survey.
“Responses to this survey will make a big difference in helping us understand what they know about their flood risks and how they prepare,” Supt Patterson said.
“We want to hear from anyone that lives, works or visits the local government areas of Lake Macquarie, Maitland, Singleton, Port Stephens, Newcastle and the Central Coast.”
NSW SES encourages everyone to participate in the survey but does require anyone under the age of 18 to have their parent or guardian’s permission before doing so. Everyone participating in the survey may be asked to complete a second survey after local awareness campaigns run across the region.
To participate in the survey go online to nsw-ses.secure.force.com/r/NSWCommunitySurveyHCC
Source:
Media release, Aug 27
NSW State Emergency Service