Spotlight on Council's response to bushfires

A question on notice from Councillor Anthony Mayne asking the General Manager to detail what Council has done in addressing the variety of challenges that arose from the fires, including the formation of the Eurobodalla recovery action committee, has been formally responded to. In a series of questions the Councillor asked:

Q1. For the benefit of our community could we identify the various activities that Council has undertaken so far and what is still planned to be done? 2. If we were to face a similar bushfire season like the fires of the Black Summer, in the near future, are we better prepared as a council and as a community? 3. Given that we are going to experience disasters of increased intensity and severity, what are we doing to plan for these, including simulating any future disaster scenarios and being proactive on this front? 4. There are plans to upgrade evacuation facilities to increase resilience. What progress has been made by the relevant authorities on this front and what role does Council have in this regard, including enhancing communications during a crisis period? 5. Has the COVID pandemic been taken into consideration in the way these facilities are going to be managed? You can read the Council staff response HERE