The Federal Member for Hinkler David Batt MP is backing Queensland’s Get Ready campaign and urging Hinkler residents to prepare for unpredictable weather.
David Batt has told Federal Parliament that the catchphrase ‘weather doesn’t plan – but you can’ is an important message for the community.
“Cyclones, bushfires, damaging storms and flooding rains are a constant threat,” said Mr Batt.
“Last week my community experienced hailstorms. The Woodgate and Childers regions experiencing the worst.
This week – multiple bushfires are burning across the Hinkler electorate. Rural fire crews are working around the clock to protect our community.”
Mr Batt reflected on the record deluge in Hervey Bay in March. “It came with little warning. 189mm of rain fell in just two hours and the recovery is ongoing for hundreds of flooded homes and businesses.”
Meanwhile, the Parliamentary debate this week surrounding the need for more reliable communication and a more trustworthy triple zero service is underlined during Get Ready Week. “The epic failures by Optus under this Government’s watch have eroded that trust. We’ve waited too long for action.”
Get Ready Week runs until Sunday.