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Dandenong Ranges Community Bushfire Group (DRCBG)

Dandenong Ranges Community Bushfire Group (DRCBG). Mel Gajdek and Jo Hirst Originators of DRCBG Currently 50 Members in DRCBG group. Background Information. Who we are? Why we formed this group?.

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Dandenong Ranges Community Bushfire Group (DRCBG)

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  1. Dandenong Ranges Community Bushfire Group(DRCBG) • Mel Gajdek and Jo Hirst Originators of DRCBG • Currently 50 Members in DRCBG group

  2. Background Information • Who we are? • Why we formed this group?

  3. The Australian Institute of Climate Change in Dec 2006 reports that “..the frequency of very high and extreme fire danger days is likely to increase by 15-70% across SE Australia by 2050…”

  4. “The Dandenong Ranges is a fire environment... and is considered one of the 3 most fire prone areas on the globe” ‘Living Safely with Bushfire’ Sassafras – Ferny Creek Fire Brigade

  5. DRCBG Aims and Objectives • Seek what matters to residents • Remaining objective and as reflective as possible • Increase awareness • To remain community focused • Facilitate positive change

  6. DRCBG - Our Journey • DRCBG community survey completion • Community meeting seeking solutions • Data analysis http://groups.yahoo.com/group/drcbg

  7. The Survey Response % 54% 48% 40% 32% Overall percentage of respondents stating concern 23%

  8. Bushfire Safety Concerns • The Top 5 concerns stated by the respondents were; • Fuel reduction Public Land • Early Warning Systems • Fuel Reduction Private Land • Bunkers, refuges and safety • Communication

  9. Where do the Respondents Live?

  10. Community Meeting May 3rdBurrinja Cultural Centre Upwey

  11. “Top 10” Survey Concerns Comparison To Top 10 Meeting Solutions

  12. Emerald SC Federal Cabinet Meeting

  13. The Present • Royal Commission submission • Dandenong Ranges Early Warning System Government proposal • Community Bushfire Preparedness pilot program

  14. DRCBG – Our Future • Royal Commission Recommendations • Increase awareness • Align community’s recommendations with government’s actions

  15. DRCBG contact drcbg@aapt.net.au Websitewww.groups.yahoo.com/group/drcbg

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