CFA Community Engagement Forum August 2013

…are we there yet?

About Warrandyte Community

• Extreme Bushfire Risk• Residential area surrounded by Warrandyte

State Park• 3 distinct communities in the area– Warrandyte; Nth Warrandyte & Sth. Warrandyte

• Hilly & Bushy topography• 1962 last major bushfire event

Project Background

What is Be Ready Warrandyte?

Warrandyte Community Association (WCA)Received funding from Dept. Planning & Com.

Development – Fire Ready Communities GrantProject Officer appointed (paid role)WCA developed plan with project officer

A DVD? Why?

Improve effective bushfire planningOne of many tools by Be Ready Warrandyte

Scenario planningSample bushfire plan

Provide local focus – relevant to communityDeliver outcomes from Community Survey

How Much & How Long?

Used local Amateur theatre group (free!)Supported by local CFA – Capt. Greg (free!)Initial quote from local production company $14,000Final “goodwill” quote $6,000

Conception to final upload 6 months!

Collaboration!

How was CFA involved?

Part of the advisory committeeSupport from local brigades & regional HQProvided bushfire adviceStrong support for local community initiatives

Lessons Learned…

Contain footage until ready to launch“pulled it down”, needed DPCD sign offNegative feedback…expectedPositive feedback…expectedGoing viral…unexpected!

Friendly Advice…

Professionally madeLocal media relationshipKeep it localReal data to support Have a paid person to co-ordinateCOLLABORATE WITH MANY!

Questions?

http://warrandyte.org.au/fire/