Photo: Daniela Vavrova, Tropical Cyclone Jasper December 2023
The Yorkeys Knob Disaster Resilience Group (YKDRG) has recently formed as a group of concerned residents who would like to ensure that our seaside village is better prepared for future climatic events.
We feel that there is a lot to be learnt about emergency preparedness after Cyclone Jasper (December 2023) and we are engaging with governments at all levels in order to garner support for improved resources, support and community capacity. This includes working to ensure that we have a dedicated emergency refuge, a local source of resources such as sandbags and first aid kits, reliable source of communication such as satellite web access and to generate grassroots networks to develop a strong and supportive community.
Watch this space for updates.
Resilience Readiness:
Resilience Readiness Scorecard
MOBILE COVERAGE & TRIPLE ZERO (000)
With mobile network works and possible changes to local coverage, Yorkeys Knob residents should be aware:
If your mobile provider has no coverage, your phone may automatically connect to another available mobile network to make a Triple Zero (000) call. This applies across Australia’s mobile networks, not just Telstra.
However, 000 can only be reached by mobile if at least one mobile network is available where you are.
If you need emergency assistance
- Call 000 as normal.
- If the call does not connect, try again and remain on the line.
- If your phone shows “No Service”, there may be no mobile network available and you will need to use another means of making the emergency call, such as a landline.
- Keep your phone charged and know your location so you can clearly tell emergency services where help is needed.
Find out more
Triple Zero (000):
Official Triple Zero Australia
Mobile coverage information:
ACMA – Mobile coverage maps and information