Interactive SLSC Disaster Resilience Workbook

Surf Life Saving Club Disaster Preparedness Workbook SLSA Disaster Preparedness and Resilience Project

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WHY USE THE WORKBOOK? This workbook has been developed to assist Surf Life Saving Clubs (clubs) in self-assessing the potential impact of four natural hazards: bushfire, cyclone, flood, and coastal erosion on their club services, assets and people. The workbook is structured to guide clubs through: 1. Identifying their potential natural hazard exposure.

2. Understand the impact profile of relevant natural hazards.

3. Identify potential actions to reduce exposure to natural hazards and improve club resilience.

This workbook is designed to help clubs identify their natural hazard risks and take proactive measures to prevent, prepare for, respond to, and recover from these hazards. It also supports clubs in adapting and building long-term resilience. Clubs are encouraged to go through the workbook alongside their committee members to assess their exposure to natural hazards and associated impacts. The process should take approximately 10-15 minutes.

OVERVIEW This workbook has been prepared as part of the Disaster preparedness along Australia’s coastlines due to climate change project. The project sought to assess and understand the impacts and consequences of natural hazard events on the operational capacity and capability of clubs, as well as the opportunities for clubs to provide additional support to emergency services and the community.

BACKGROUND The Disaster preparedness along Australia’s coastlines due to climate change project involved the preparation of a National Natural Hazard Exposure Assessment, a high-level assessment of all 315 clubs across Australia, to support understanding of the natural hazards that may impact a club's functions and operations. The assessment considered exposure at a community scale to all facets of club operations – services, assets and people.

The project also involved detailed site assessments of 50 selected clubs. The detailed site assessment focused on understanding the club's capacity and capability to effectively manage an event and opportunities for the club to support the community. The findings from these assessments were used to develop club profiles and impact chains, which highlight common patterns and recommended actions for disaster preparedness.

This workbook integrates data from the national assessment and site assessments to provide a practical tool for clubs to: • • •

Improve their understanding of potential natural hazard exposures.

Consider consequences and vulnerabilities to club services, assets and people.

Identify actionable strategies to improve resilience and emergency response.

IMPORTANT: The natural hazard exposure considers the club, its location/s of operation and the broader community’s exposure. For example, a club might not have a direct threat of bushfire or flood; however, the community it supports and draws its membership from may have a direct exposure and, as such, the club may be drawn into supporting its community during times of need.

HOW TO USE THIS WORKBOOK Step 1 Identify your club’s potential exposures Find your club in the state-by-state list to identify the relevant potential natural hazards.

Step 2 Complete the Impact Assessment Tool Answer the Yes/No Questions in the Impact Assessment Tool.

Use your answers to navigate to the profile that best matches your club’s identified impacts.

Step 3 Review and Print the Impact Chain Once you’ve identified your profile, review the impact chain associated with it.

Identify the actions that are most applicable to your club and print the page.

Further detail about each action is provided in the Appendices.

Step 4 Repeat Steps 2 and 3 for each relevant potential hazard Follow the Impact Assessment Tool, identify the applicable actions and print the impact chain for each potential natural hazard.

Note: This workbook is best used in Adobe PDF or similar program.

HOW TO USE THE IMPACT CHAINS The Impact Chain helps your club identify relevant impacts, understand vulnerabilities and consequences and choose actions to improve disaster resilience.

Step 1 Identify Applicable Impacts Start by identifying the impacts that are relevant to your club. Keep in mind that not all impacts will apply to every club.

Step 2 Understand Consequences and Vulnerabilities Once you’ve identified the impacts, the next step is to assess the consequences and vulnerabilities associated with each one. These are broken down into three key components: Services, Assets and People.

Consequences: These are the direct effects of each impact (e.g., damage to buildings, disruption of services, or safety risks).

Vulnerabilities: These refer to factors that might amplify the effects of natural hazards. These include limitations or risks within services, assets or people (e.g., aging infrastructure, lack of emergency plans or reliance on specific equipment).

Step 3 Select Applicable Actions Based on the identified impacts, consequences, and vulnerabilities that are applicable your club, choose the actions that are most relevant to your club that will assist in mitigating the identified impacts.

NAVIGATION

IDENTIFY POTENTIAL EXPOSURES • • •

Navigate to your state, then scroll down to your club. The clubs are listed in alphabetical order.

A tick indicates a potential natural hazard exposure to consider, while a cross indicates limited exposure.

A navigation button is provided at the end of each page to allow navigation to the next step. Selecting the tick will also jump to the Impact Assessment Tool

Important Note: Potential natural hazard exposures are identified based on a highlevel national assessment. Where a natural hazard is not identified this does not indicate no exposure or risk. It is recommended to complete the Impact Assessment Tool where you consider your club may be subject to an exposure irrespective of the results of the national exposure assessment.

SELECT STATE NSW NT QLD SA TAS VIC WA

NSW

Surf Club

Austinmer Avalon Beach Avoca Beach Ballina Lighthouse and Lismore Batemans Bay Bellambi Bellinger Valley-North Beach Bermagui Bilgola Beach (Lifeguards) Birubi Point Black Head Bondi Bronte Broulee Surfers Brunswick Bulli

Bushfire

Flood

Cyclone and Severe Weather

Coastal Erosion

NSW

Surf Club

Bungan Beach Burning Palms Byron Bay Cabarita Beach Camden Haven Cape Hawke Catherine Hill Bay Caves Beach Clovelly Coalcliff Coffs Harbour Coledale Collaroy Coogee Cooks Hill Copacabana

Bushfire

Flood

Cyclone and Severe Weather

Coastal Erosion

NSW

Surf Club

Corrimal Cronulla Crowdy Head Cudgen Headland Dee Why Dixon Park Elouera Era Evans Head/Casino Fairy Meadow Fingal Rovers Fingal Beach Forster Freshwater Garie Gerringong

Bushfire

Flood

Cyclone and Severe Weather

Coastal Erosion

NSW

Surf Club

Hat Head Helensburgh Stanwell Park Kempsey Crescent Head Kiama Kiama Downs Killcare Lennox Head Alstonville Long Reef Macksville-Scotts Head MacMasters Manly Maroubra Merewether Minnie Water Wooli Mollymook Mona Vale

Bushfire

Flood

Cyclone and Severe Weather

Coastal Erosion

NSW

Surf Club

Moruya Nambucca Heads Narooma Narrabeen Newcastle Newport Nobbys North Avoca North Bondi North Cronulla North Curl Curl North Entrance North Narrabeen North Palm Beach North Steyne North Wollongong

Bushfire

Flood

Cyclone and Severe Weather

Coastal Erosion

NSW

Surf Club

Nowra Culburra Ocean Beach Pacific Palms Palm Beach (NSW) Pambula Port Kembla Port Macquarie Queenscliff Red Rock Redhead Salt Sandon Point Sawtell Scarborough Wombarra Shellharbour Shelly Beach

Bushfire

Flood

Cyclone and Severe Weather

Coastal Erosion

NSW

Surf Club

Shoalhaven Heads Soldiers Beach South Curl Curl South Maroubra South Narrabeen South West Rocks Stockton Sussex Inlet Swansea Belmont Tacking Point Tamarama Taree Old Bar Tathra Tea Gardens Hawks Nest Terrigal The Entrance

Bushfire

Flood

Cyclone and Severe Weather

Coastal Erosion

NSW

Surf Club

The Lakes Thirroul Toowoon Bay Towradgi Umina Urunga Wamberal Wanda Warilla Barrack Point Warriewood Wauchope Bonny Hills Whale Beach (Lifeguards) Windang Wollongong City Woolgoolga Woonona

Bushfire

Flood

Cyclone and Severe Weather

Coastal Erosion

NSW

Surf Club

Yamba

Bushfire

Flood

Cyclone and Severe Weather

Coastal Erosion

NT Surf Club Darwin

Gove Peninsula

Mindil Beach

Bushfire

Flood

Cyclone and Coastal Erosion Severe Weather

QLD Surf Club Agnes Water Alexandra Headland Arcadian Ayr Bilinga Bribie Island Broadbeach Bundaberg Burleigh Heads Mowbray Park Cairns Coochiemudlo Island Coolangatta Coolum Beach Currumbin Dicky Beach Eimeo Elliott Heads Ellis Beach Emu Park

Bushfire

Flood

Cyclone and Coastal Erosion Severe Weather

QLD Surf Club Etty Bay Forrest Beach Hervey Bay Kawana Waters Kirra Kurrawa Mackay Marcoola Maroochydore Mermaid Beach Metropolitan Caloundra Miami Beach Mission Beach Mooloolaba Moore Park Mudjimba Nobbys Beach Noosa Heads North Burleigh

Bushfire

Flood

Cyclone and Coastal Erosion Severe Weather

QLD Surf Club North Kirra Northcliffe Pacific Palm Beach Peregian Beach Picnic Bay Point Lookout Port Douglas Rainbow Bay Redcliffe Peninsula Rainbow Beach Sarina Southport Sunshine Beach Surfers Paradise Tallebudgera Tannum Sands Tugun Tweed Heads Coolangatta

Bushfire

Flood

Cyclone and Coastal Erosion Severe Weather

QLD Surf Club Yeppoon

Bushfire

Flood

Cyclone and Coastal Erosion Severe Weather

SA Surf Club

Aldinga Bay Beachport Brighton Chiton Rocks Christies Beach Elizabeth Glenelg Goolwa Grange Henley Moana Normanville North Haven Port Elliot Port Noarlunga Robe Seacliff Semaphore Somerton

Bushfire

Flood

Cyclone and Coastal Erosion Severe Weather

SA Surf Club

South Port West Beach Whyalla

Bushfire

Flood

Cyclone and Coastal Erosion Severe Weather

TAS

Surf Club

Bicheno Boat Harbour Bridport Burnie Carlton Park Clifton Beach Devonport Kingston Beach Penguin Port Sorell Raspins Beach Scamander Somerset Ulverstone Launceston

Bushfire

Flood

Cyclone and Severe Weather

Coastal Erosion

VIC Surf Club Altona Anglesea Apollo Bay Aspendale Bancoora Barwon Heads Thirteenth Beach Beaumaris Black Rock Bonbeach Brighton Cape Paterson Carrum Chelsea Longbeach Dromana Bay Edithvale Elwood Fairhaven Frankston Gunnamatta Half Moon Bay Hampton Inverloch

Bushfire

Flood

Severe Weather Coastal Erosion

VIC Surf Club Jan Juc Kennett River Lakes Entrance Lorne Mallacoota Mentone Mildura Mordialloc Mornington Mt Martha Ocean Grove Point Leo Point Lonsdale Port Campbell Port Fairy Port Melbourne Portland Portsea Rosebud Sandridge

Bushfire

Flood

Severe Weather Coastal Erosion

VIC Surf Club Sandringham Seaford Seaspray Sorrento South Melbourne St Kilda Torquay Venus Bay Waratah Beach Warrnambool Williamstown Wonthaggi Life Saving Club Woodside Beach Woolamai Beach Wye River

Bushfire

Flood

Severe Weather Coastal Erosion

WA Surf Club Albany Alkimos Binningup Broome Busselton Champion Bay City of Bunbury City of Perth Coogee Beach (WA) Cottesloe Dalyellup Beach Dampier Denmark Dongara-Denison EsperanceGoldfields Floreat Fremantle Geraldton

Bushfire

Flood

Cyclone and Coastal Erosion Severe Weather

WA Surf Club Mandurah Margaret River Mullaloo North Cottesloe Port Bouvard Quinns Mindarie Scarboro SLSC Secret Harbour Smiths Beach Sorrento Swanbourne Nedlands Trigg Island Yanchep

Bushfire

Flood

Cyclone and Coastal Erosion Severe Weather

FLOOD IMPACT ASSESSMENT TOOL

NOTE: There may be multiple applicable profiles for Flood.

BUSHFIRE IMPACT ASSESSMENT TOOL

COMMUNITY EXPOSURE AND ISOLATION RISKS PROFILE

Potential isolation of township

VULNERABILITIES

CONSEQUENCES

IMPACTS

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Potential limitations in the ability to assist with

Legend Assets

Services

People

ACTIONS

Timing and duration of isolation may limit access

response and recovery efforts Potential inability to access clubhouse and equipment

of members to the club and limit egress of existing

Bushfire Action 18:

members from the site

Coordinate with local emergency service providers

May be required to close beach services due to offsite access issues

Non-local members unable to assist with club activities

to improve emergency readiness

There may be disruptions in the ability to provide emergency services due to members needing to manage loss or damage to personal property

Direct exposure of members' property and

There may be ongoing challenges in filling patrols where multiple members have suffered loss or

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Bushfire Action 1: There are a small number of members that provide

damage to personal property in recent events Potential challenges in maintaining membership due to the compounding effect of multiple events on members

critical roles within the club that would require additional training for other members to fill in Members may be placed in challenging situations during a disaster event where they are required to decide between protecting their own property or providing emergency services

Increased burden on other club members who

Bushfire Action 2: Consider the natural hazard risk within the broader community and explore opportunities to better support the community

Bushfire Action 3:

need to step away from club responsibilities for

Consider the provision of emergency management

extended periods

training

Loss of communications

Bushfire Action 4: Consider investing in a back up power supply (i.e.

Potential loss of access to petrol and diesel where

generator) to provide supplementary power supply

power is lost for an extended period (as power is

during periods of power loss

required to use the pump at service stations)

Temporary loss of power

Consider how the club could assist in disseminating information to the public during hazard events

No backup power supply

Loss of lighting

Bushfire Action 5:

Loss of base radio

Consider investing in power resilience of the

Loss of power dependent appliances

clubhouse to better support services provision and

Potential impact on functions or storage of

existing renewable energy supply)

the community following a power outage (where

perishable goods

Bushfire Action 6:

Potential increased demand for the club to

Work with State entity to improve emergency

provide emergency services to support the

management preparedness and positioning within

community

the community

Increased demand for ancillary services (i.e. first aid, dissemination of information)

Impacted communities needing disaster relief and

providing emergency services Requirement to coordinate with other emergency

Increased patronage of club facilities when

service providers

utilising the clubhouse as part of relief and

Bushfire Action 7: Explore opportunities for the club to function as a localised evacuation or emergency centre for the community

Bushfire Action 8:

coordination arrangements Potential for risk of damage or theft of club

Expectation of community that the club is

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Potential large number of people unknown to the club accessing club facilities

facilities or equipment

Consider the provision of emergency management training

Bushfire Action 9: Consider how the club could assist in disseminating

Members may be required to provide emergency

information to the public during hazard events

services to support impacted community Members may be required to obtain additional

Bushfire Action 10:

training to meet expanded services offered by the

Consider the natural hazard risk within the broader community and explore opportunities to better

club

support the community

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COASTAL EROSION IMPACT ASSESSMENT TOOL

SEVERE WEATHER AND CYCLONE IMPACT ASSESSMENT TOOL

NEXT STEPS Climate change is already transforming Australia's coastline. Surf Life Saving Clubs (clubs) face significant and accelerating challenges, such as rising sea levels, intensifying severe weather events, and changing coastal dynamics. These are not future scenarios – they are current realities affecting club communities (or people), operations, assets, and service delivery capability.

By completing this self-assessment, the club will have identified the natural hazard impacts and consequences likely to affect their services, assets, and people. The associated vulnerabilities that may increase the club’s susceptibility to these hazards will also have been explored, and a list generated of potential actions the club should considers in the immediate, medium, and long term to enhance preparedness.

Following the completion of this assessment, clubs are encouraged to: 1.

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3.

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Discuss the findings with club management and membership – to communicate current and future risks to the club, is people, operations, and services; Incorporate these findings into strategic planning to strengthen their services, ensure operational continuity, and enhance their ability to support the community during emergencies; Identify which actions are within the ability of the club to deliver – either by undertaking these actions using existing resources/capabilities, and/or seeking funding from state or commonwealth sources; Advocate for support from local authorities and SLS State entities to deliver on actions that they are unable to address on their own.

APPENDIX A: FLOOD ACTION DESCRIPTIONS Action ID

Action

Description

Impact(s) Associated

Flood Action Identify a list of alternative locations where 1 the club can run programs from

There is an opportunity to enhance the club’s ability to provide services and run programs from alternative location when their primary beach is closed. This could involve the provision of a mobile facility to enable operations from alternate locations or the construction of a permanent storage facility at an alternate site.

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Reduced Water Quality Debris washed up on Beach

Flood Action Establish operating procedure for when 2 debris is washed up on the beach

Debris can caused health and safety issues. The club may consider • establishing a procedure for managing debris washed onto the beach • during flood events. This may involve upgrading equipment or working closely with Council.

Reduced Water Quality Debris washed up on Beach

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Reduced Water Quality Debris washed up on Beach

Flooding can result in debris, which may pose additional risks. It is Flood Action Provide guidance to community of increased recommended to use signage after a flood to raise public awareness 3 risks following floods and promote safety measures regarding potential hazards.

The clubhouse may experience occasional power outages, which can Consider investing in a backup power supply impact commercial operations. Many do not have access to a • Flood Action (i.e. generator) to provide supplementary renewable energy supply. There may be opportunities to invest in a 4 power supply during periods of power loss backup generator and/or renewable energy sources, such as solar power, to help maintain operations during blackouts.

The clubhouse may experience occasional power outages, disrupting Consider investing in power resilience of the operations. While renewable energy systems may be in place, they clubhouse to better support services • Flood Action are often connected to the main energy grid and may not provide provision and the community following a 5 redundancy during power loss. There could be opportunities to invest power outage (where existing renewable in backup solutions, such as generators or battery systems, to energy supply) maintain operations during blackouts.

Temporary Loss of Power

Temporary Loss of Power

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Temporary inundation of local low-lying areas

Provide communications to members in the Flood Action lead up to floods and storms about how to 6 prepare their property

There is an opportunity to build the overall resilience of the club members and community by providing guidance on property preparedness prior to adverse weather conditions.

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Impacted communities needing disaster relief and emergency support

Work with State entity to improve Flood Action emergency management preparedness and 7 positioning within the community

The club may benefit from enhancements to their emergency • management preparedness, including improvements to equipment and training. State entities and/or governing bodies could support the • club in strengthening their preparedness through facility and equipment reviews and the provision of additional training to better respond to future events.

Temporary inundation of local low-lying areas Impacted communities needing disaster relief and emergency support

Explore opportunities for the club to Flood Action function as a localised evacuation or 8: emergency centre for the community

If a club is equipped with a function centre, toilets, showers, and commercial kitchen facilities, it may serve as a localised evacuation or • emergency centre for the community during emergency events. The • club may consider developing standard operating procedures for community use of the facility or strengthening the capacity of members to support the community during an emergency through training.

Flood Action Consider the provision of emergency 9 management training

• Core members with official emergency management training are essential for effective response. The club may consider increasing the • number of trained members to strengthen their ability to assist in emergency management response.

Temporary inundation of local low-lying areas Impacted communities needing disaster relief and emergency support

Temporary inundation of local low-lying areas Direct exposure of members' property and business

Action ID

Action

Consider how the club could assist in Flood Action disseminating information to the public 10 during hazardous events

Description

The club may play an important role within the local community and may consider how they can share information on current natural hazard risks and recovery efforts. By using notice boards or social media, the club can proactively engage with the community and support them in responding to and recovering from natural hazard events.

Impact(s) Associated •

Impacted communities needing disaster relief and emergency support

•

Temporary Inundation of local low-lying area Impacted communities needing disaster relief and emergency support

•

• Consider the natural hazard risk within the Flood Action broader community and explore 11 opportunities to better support the community

It was identified that there is a high indirect natural risk within the • community. While the clubhouse might not be directly at risk, the club should consider the risk within the community and explore opportunities to provide support to residents who might be impacted • directly.

Flood Action Coordinate with local emergency service 12 providers to improve emergency readiness

Considering the important role clubs play in emergency management • situations, it is crucial that they develop and maintain strong relationships with local emergency service organisations such as the police, ambulance, SES, and fire services. There may be opportunities • to undertake joint local training and planning sessions with the assistance of the State entity.

Consider the flood risk within the broader Flood Action community and explore opportunities to 13 better support the community

While the clubhouse might not be directly at risk, the SLSC should • consider the risk within the community and explore opportunities to provide support to residents who might be impacted directly. This might include the consideration of natural hazard risk within strategic forward planning.

Flood Action Investigate ways to provide critical training 14 to more members to improve resilience

There are additional opportunities to build and strengthen the capacity and capability of members to support the community during • an event. The club may consider seeking emergency management training opportunities. This could include desktop exercises with emergency services or running scenario exercises that train members to manage a relief centre/evacuation centre effectively.

Strengthen the club’s capacity to operate Flood Action easily from an alternate location during the 15 event of beach closures

The club may be required to operate programs, such as Nippers, from alternative locations when the primary location is closed or • inaccessible. There are opportunities to improve the ability of clubs to temporarily relocate facilities to run these important programs.

This could be through the provision of a mobile facility that enables • clubs to operate from alternate locations or the construction of a permanent storage facility at an alternate site. Such facilities may also enhance the resilience of clubs to respond to critical or emergency events.

It is noted that clubs may become inaccessible due to stormwater during flood events, which could inhibit members' access to the • Flood Action Consider options for alternate access to the clubhouse to retrieve equipment for emergency response. There may 16 clubhouse be opportunities to work with the state agency and/or local council to improve access to the club. This can be further investigated by the club if deemed necessary.

Temporary Inundation of local low-lying area Direct exposure of members' property and business Impacted communities needing disaster relief and emergency support

Impacted communities needing disaster relief and emergency support Potential Isolation of township

Direct exposure of members' property and business

Direct exposure of members' property and business

Direct exposure of members' property and business Riverine erosion impacting the beach environment

Potential isolation of clubhouse

APPENDIX B: BUSHFIRE ACTION DESCRIPTIONS Action ID

Action

Description

Impact(s) Associated

The club may play an important role within the local community and may • consider how they can share information on current natural hazard risks and recovery efforts. By using notice boards or social media, clubs may proactively engage with the community and support them in responding to and recovering from natural hazard events.

Bushfire Action 1

Consider how the club could assist in disseminating information to the public during hazard events

Bushfire Action 2

Consider the natural hazard risk within the It was identified that there is a high indirect natural risk within the broader community and explore community. While the clubhouse might not be directly at risk, the club opportunities to better support the should consider the risk within the community and explore opportunity community to provide support to resident who might be impacted directly.

Bushfire Action 3

Consider the provision of emergency management training

Core members with official emergency management training are essential for effective response. The club may consider increasing the number of trained members to strengthen their ability to assist in emergency management scenarios.

Bushfire Action 4

Consider investing in a back-up power supply (i.e. generator) to provide supplementary power supply during periods of power loss

The clubhouse may experience occasional power outages, which can impact commercial operations. Many do not have access to a renewable • energy supply. There may be opportunities to invest in a backup generator and/or renewable energy sources, such as solar power, to help maintain operations during blackouts.

Bushfire Action 5

Consider investing in power resilience of the clubhouse to better support services provision and the community following a power outage (where existing renewable energy supply)

The clubhouse may experience occasional power outages, which can disrupt operations. While renewable energy systems may be in place, • they are often connected to the main energy grid and may not provide redundancy during power loss. There could be opportunities to invest in backup solutions, such as generators or battery systems, to maintain operations during blackouts.

Work with State entity to improve emergency management preparedness and positioning within the community

The club may benefit from enhancements to their emergency management preparedness, including improvements to equipment and training. State entities and/or governing bodies could support clubs in strengthening their preparedness through facility and equipment reviews and the provision of additional training to better respond to future events.

Explore opportunities for the club to function as a localised evacuation or emergency centre for the community

If a club is equipped with a function centre, toilets, showers, and commercial kitchen facilities, it may serve as a localised evacuation or • emergency centre for the community. The club may consider developing standard operating procedures for community use of the facility or strengthening the capacity of members to support the community during an emergency through training.

Bushfire Action 6

Bushfire Action 7

Direct exposure of members property and business

•

Direct exposure of members property and business

•

Direct exposure of members property and business

•

Temporary Loss of Power

Temporary Loss of Power

Impacted communities needing disaster relief and emergency support

Impacted communities needing disaster relief and emergency support

Action ID

Action

Description

Impact(s) Associated

Bushfire Action 8

Consider the provision of emergency management training

Core members with official emergency management training are essential for effective response. The club may consider increasing the number of trained members to strengthen their ability to assist in emergency management scenarios

Bushfire Action 9

Consider how the club could assist in disseminating information to the public during hazard events

The club may play an important role within the local community and may • consider how they can share information on current natural hazard risks and recovery efforts. By using notice boards or social media, clubs may proactively engage with the community and support them in responding to and recovering from natural hazard events.

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Consider the natural hazard risk within the It was identified that there is a high indirect natural risk within the • Bushfire broader community and explore community. While the clubhouse might not be directly at risk, the club Action 10 opportunities to better support the should consider the risk within the community and explore opportunities community to provide support to resident who might be impacted directly.

Bushfire Consider options for alternate access to Action 11 the clubhouse

Seek to establish and maintain an asset Bushfire protection zone around clubhouse to Action 12 provide separation to potentially hazardous vegetation

Bushfire Incorporate bushfire resilient building Action 13 elements

It is noted that the clubhouse may become inaccessible due to bushfire (before, during, and after), inhibiting access to the clubhouse to retrieve equipment for emergency response. There may be an opportunity to work with local government to facilitate the provision of temporary access to the clubhouse.

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Establishing an Asset Protection Zone (APZ) between the clubhouse and surrounding vegetation would help reduce exposure to potential bushfire hazards. This designated area surrounding the structure would involve managing and reducing vegetation and combustible materials to enhance • resilience and minimize the risk of fire impact.

Impacted communities needing disaster relief and emergency support

Impacted communities needing disaster relief and emergency support

Impacted communities needing disaster relief and emergency support

Members unable to access the clubhouse

Direct Bushfire exposure to clubhouse

Subject to on-site environmental and land tenure constraints, it may be necessary to seek approval from the relevant local government authority.

It's important to consider incorporating bushfire-resilient building elements to enhance the protection of the clubhouse. While these measures may not guarantee the survival of structures, they can play a • crucial role in mitigating potential damage, reducing the risk of injury, and limiting the spread of fire. This may include the incorporation of building treatments such as gutter guard, external fire sprinklers or bushfire rated windows and screens.

Considering the important role the club plays in an emergency response, it is important that the club develops and maintains strong relationships • Bushfire Coordinate with local emergency service with other local emergency service organisations such as the police, Action 14 providers to improve emergency readiness ambulance, SES and fire services. There may be opportunities to undertake joint local training and planning sessions with the assistance of the State entity.

Direct Bushfire exposure to clubhouse

Impacted communities needing disaster relief and emergency support

Action ID

Action

Consider how the club could assist in Bushfire disseminating information to the public Action 15 during hazard events

Description

The club may play an important role within the local community and may • consider how they can share information on current natural hazard risks and recovery efforts. By using notice boards or social media, clubs may proactively engage with the community and support them in responding to and recovering from natural hazard events.

Bushfires have been known to spread through ground fuel. The club may consider organising and participating in community pre-season bushfire • Consider organising and participating in Bushfire checks with support from the local fire authority. Activities can include, pre-season bushfire activities with the fire Action 17 clearing trees and vegetation, clearing streets of debris and landscaping. authority and community Reducing ground fuel will drastically reduce bushfire risk and the rate at which it spreads.

Considering the important role the club plays in emergency management situations, it is crucial that they develop and maintain strong • Bushfire Coordinate with local emergency service relationships with local emergency service organisations such as the Action 18 providers to improve emergency readiness police, ambulance, SES, and fire services. There may be opportunities to undertake joint local training and planning sessions with the assistance of the State entity.

Impact(s) Associated

Impacted communities needing disaster relief and emergency support

Impacted communities needing disaster relief and emergency support

Potential Isolation of Township

APPENDIX C: COASTAL EROSION ACTION DESCRIPTION Action ID

Action

Impact(s) Associated

Description

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Coastal Erosion Action 1

Coastal Erosion Action 2

Consider developing an emergency coastal erosion policy for the club

Monitor changes to beach profile and impact on club infrastructure

The club may consider developing an emergency coastal erosion policy to • outline the specific measures and actions to be taken in response to imminent or ongoing coastal erosion events, as well as maintain member and community safety.

Monitoring changes to the beach profile is crucial due to susceptibility to erosion. The club may consider regularly monitoring the profile to ensure that any alterations are promptly identified and assessed. This proactive approach allows clubs to address potential impacts on their infrastructure, implementing necessary measures to mitigate erosion-related risks and maintain the stability of facilities over time.

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Coastal erosion impacting clubhouse and facilities Potential future coastal erosion impacting the clubhouse and facilities

Coastal erosion impacting clubhouse and facilities

Access to the beach from facilities may become inhibited due to coastal erosion. There may be an opportunity to work with local and/or state government authorities to invest in built infrastructure (e.g. revetment walls, • groynes) to reduce wave impact on the foreshore and/or dune system. In Consider options for eventual clubhouse highly dynamic coastal environments, where the impact on club and associated asset relocation strategy infrastructure is anticipated based on long-term coastal studies, it is important for the club to collaborate with local and state government to ensure any new built infrastructure is designed to respond to a changing coastline.

Coastal erosion impacting clubhouse and facilities

Coastal Erosion Action 4

• Clubs may be required to operate programs, such as Nippers, from alternative locations when the primary location is closed or inaccessible.

There are opportunities to improve the ability of clubs to temporarily Strengthen the club’s capacity to operate relocate facilities to run these important programs. This could be through the • easily from an alternate location during provision of a mobile facility that enables clubs to operate from alternate the event of beach closures locations or the construction of a permanent storage facility at an alternate site. Such facilities may also enhance the resilience of clubs to respond to critical or emergency events.

Coastal erosion impacting the beach environment Potential future coastal erosion impacting the clubhouse and facilities

Coastal Erosion Action 5

Identify a list of alternative locations where the club can run programs from

There is an opportunity to enhance the club’s ability to provide services and • run programs from alternative location when their primary beach is closed.

This could involve the provision of a mobile facility to enable operations from alternate locations or the construction of a permanent storage facility at an alternate site.

Coastal erosion impacting the beach environment

Coastal Erosion Action 7

Advocate to Council and State Government to install more permanent erosion mitigation works

The clubhouse may be significantly exposed to coastal erosion.

• Acknowledging the complex land tenure and legislative arrangements in place along coastal areas, the club may work with the State entity to advocate to local authorities for the establishment of more permanent erosion mitigation measures.

Coastal erosion impacting the beach environment

Maintain dune vegetation

Vegetation is essential for protecting dune systems and preventing erosion • by stabilising the soil, reducing the impact of wind and waves and promoting sand accumulation. The preservation of coastal vegetation is a key component in maintaining the resilience of coastal environments. There is an opportunity for the club to play a stewardship role for the beach to maintain the longevity of the clubhouse and function at the beach. Seeking funding in

Coastal erosion impacting the beach environment

Coastal Erosion Action 3

Coastal Erosion Action 8

Action ID

Action

Impact(s) Associated

Description collaboration with the local government is advised to sustain the health of the vegetation within the dune.

Coastal Erosion Action 9

Coastal Erosion Action 10

Considering the potential impact of coastal erosion on facilities and the • Advocate to local and state authorities to surrounding environment, the club may advocate to the land manager and commission an updated study on the local authorities to commission an updated study of the coastal processes coastal processes impacting the local area likely to impact the area. A study focused on coastal processes and their and beaches relationship to the facility will help the club and land managers determine the best course of action for a retreat or relocation strategy over the long term.

Advocate for more resilient access to clubhouse

Existing vehicular access to facilities may be limited and vulnerable to natural hazards, potentially making the facility inaccessible for periods of time. This could prevent members from using equipment, conducting patrols, or • providing emergency services unless necessary equipment has been relocated in advance.

Considering the importance of maintaining access to ensure the facility can operate and deliver critical services, the club may consider advocating to local authorities to improve the resilience of existing access, minimising instances where the facility is inaccessible.

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Consider options for alternate access to the clubhouse

It is noted that facilities may become inaccessible due to erosion events, meaning members may be unable to access the building to retrieve equipment for emergency response. There may be an opportunity to work in • conjunction with local authorities to facilitate the provision of temporary access to the facility via alternative routes, which can be used by members during emergency situations when other access routes are restricted.

Coastal Erosion Action 12

Investigate opportunities for secondary beach access

Beach access points are often highly susceptible to erosion, requiring • frequent maintenance. Limitations on the usage of these access routes pose challenges to operations, especially during erosion events when access is damaged or unusable. To enhance resilience to the impacts of coastal erosion, the club may consider opportunities to establish secondary vehicular beach access points.

Coastal Erosion Action 13

Due to the ongoing nature of the sand encroachment and ramp remediation • Work with Council and Land Manager to work that needs to be undertaken, the club should consider coming to a longagree on responsibility for sand term agreement with the land manager regarding responsibility for these remediation and beach access works. A significant amount of club funds and member time have been maintenance redirected away from essential lifesaving services to undertake these works.

Coastal Erosion Action 11

Coastal erosion impacting the beach environment

Repeated and permanent damage to beach access

Coastal erosion impacting clubhouse and facilities Repeated and permanent damage to beach access

Repeated and permanent damage to beach access

Repeated and permanent damage to beach access

APPENDIX D: SEVERE WEATHER AND CYCLONE ACTION DESCRIPTION Action ID

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Impact(s) Associated

Description

Severe Consider investing in power resilience of the The clubhouse may experience occasional power outages, disrupting Weather clubhouse to better support services operations. While renewable energy systems may be in place, they are often • and Tropical provision and the community following a connected to the main energy grid and may not provide redundancy during Cyclone power outage (where existing renewable power loss. There could be opportunities to invest in backup solutions, such Action 1 energy supply) as generators or battery systems, to maintain operations during blackouts.

Severe The clubhouse may experience occasional power outages, which can impact Consider investing in a back-up power Weather commercial operations. Many do not have access to a renewable energy • supply (i.e. generator) to provide and Tropical supply. There may be opportunities to invest in a backup generator and/or supplementary power supply during periods Cyclone renewable energy sources, such as solar power, to help maintain operations of power loss Action 2 during blackouts.

Temporary Loss of Power

Temporary Loss of Power

Severe Weather Provide communications to members in the and Tropical lead up to floods and storms about how to Cyclone prepare their property Action 3

By offering guidance on property preparedness, the club empowers its • members to take preventive actions, ensuring their safety, and minimising potential damage to their properties during adverse weather conditions. This proactive approach not only safeguards individual properties but also contributes to the overall resilience of the community, helping prevent disruptions to the club’s services.

Severe Weather Consider how the club could assist in and Tropical disseminating information to the public Cyclone during hazard events Action 4

The club plays an important role within the local community. The club may consider their role within the community and how it can disseminate information on current natural hazard risks, as well as recovery efforts. By having a notice board or using social media, the club can proactively engage with the community and support them in responding and recovering from natural hazard events.

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Direct exposure of members property and business

Severe Consider the natural hazard risk within the Weather broader community and explore and Tropical opportunities to better support the Cyclone community Action 5

• It was identified that there is a high indirect natural risk within the community. While the clubhouse might not be directly at risk, the club should consider the risk within the community and explore opportunity to provide support to resident who might be impacted directly.

Direct exposure of members property and business

Severe Weather Explore options for immediate response to and Tropical asset protection Cyclone Action 6

A combination of sea level rise and riverine flooding presents a potential threat to the clubhouse, putting it at risk of inundation. A major event would • heavily impact the club’s ability to continue operations effectively, by damaging and limiting access to essential lifesaving equipment. It is recommended that the club considers acquiring sandbags and PVC sheeting to be stored locally to be used at the clubhouse entrances to minimise inundation. Additionally, a standard operating procedure would need to be developed to make sure materials are available, sandbags are properly filled and placed correctly to protect against inundation.

Severe Weather Consider natural hazard impacts in design and Tropical and construction of new clubhouse Cyclone Action 7

It is understood that the existing clubhouse is near to the end of its useful life and as such the club has commenced strategic planning initiatives to • consider a future new clubhouse. Through this process it would be important for the club to consider future increases in natural hazard impacts in the design and construction of the new building. This will include the location of the building to ensure it is not susceptible to inundation from the sea or other coastal processes and also building design and construction to ensure it is able to withstand the harsh coastal environment it is located within.

Severe Weather Identify an alternative location for the and Tropical storage of rescue equipment Cyclone Action 8

Due to the potential restricted access to the clubhouse during natural hazard events and the potential for isolation of the clubhouse, the club may consider storing a basic set of rescue equipment at an alternative location should it be needed in the event of an emergency response.

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Direct exposure of members property and business

Strong winds and heavy rainfall impacting clubhouse and facilities

Strong winds and heavy rainfall impacting clubhouse and facilities

Large wave conditions inundating clubhouse and facilities

Action ID

Action

Severe Weather Identify a list of alternative locations where and Tropical the club can run programs from Cyclone Action 9

Severe Weather Identify options for additional resilient and Tropical storage facility Cyclone Action 10

Description

Impact(s) Associated

There is an opportunity to enhance the club’s ability to provide services and • run programs from alternative location when their primary beach is closed.

This could involve the provision of a mobile facility to enable operations from alternate locations or the construction of a permanent storage facility at an alternate site.

Large wave conditions inundating clubhouse and facilities

The club’s existing primary storage facilities may be vulnerable to impacts from natural hazards, limiting access or making them susceptible to damage • during such events. This can place a burden on members who may be required to move equipment, often on short notice, to ensure it remains safe and accessible during significant events.

The club is encouraged to consider future options for additional or potentially mobile storage facilities. Any consideration of future facility locations should take into account the natural hazard risks of the area and the club's evolving needs.

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Severe Weather Strengthen the club’s capacity to operate and Tropical easily from an alternate location during the Cyclone event of beach closures Action 11

The club may be required to operate programs, such as Nippers, from alternative locations when the primary location is closed or inaccessible.

There are opportunities to improve the ability of clubs to temporarily relocate facilities to run these important programs. This could be through the • provision of a mobile facility that enables clubs to operate from alternate locations or the construction of a permanent storage facility at an alternate site. Such facilities may also enhance the resilience of clubs to respond to critical or emergency events.

Severe Weather Work with State entity to improve and Tropical emergency management preparedness and Cyclone positioning within the community Action 12

The club may benefit from enhancements to their emergency management preparedness, including improvements to equipment and training. State entities and/or governing bodies could support clubs in strengthening their preparedness through facility and equipment reviews and the provision of additional training to better respond to future events.

Severe Weather Consider the provision of emergency and Tropical management training Cyclone Action 13

Core members with official emergency management training are essential for effective response. The club may consider increasing the number of trained members to strengthen their ability to assist in emergency management scenarios

Severe Weather Explore opportunities to participate and/or and Tropical support the rehabilitation of the frontal Cyclone dune system Action 14

• Erosion has serious implications on surf and beach safety and can have serious impacts on lifesaving services and operations. Dune rehabilitation is important to maintain the dune environment that acts as a natural mitigation to coastal erosion. There is an opportunity for the club to work with local authorities to maintain the dune environment which will assist in protecting the clubhouse and surrounds from coastal erosion.

Large wave conditions inundating clubhouse and facilities

Large wave conditions inundating clubhouse and facilities Excessive windblown sand transport impacting clubhouse and facilities

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Impacted communities needing disaster relief and emergency support

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Temporary inundation of local low-lying areas

Impacted communities needing disaster relief and emergency support