Pearl Beach establishes neighbour messaging network

A network of Pearl Beach residents has been established by the Pearl Beach Progress Association to provide "Neighbour Alert Messaging" in case of fire.

The network is based on local resident volunteers, known as Street Contacts, who are supported by the Pearl Beach Safety Advisory Group sub-committee of the Association.

The communication network will provide information on Bush Fire Alerts and bush fire emergencies.

"The role of the street contact is to connect with their neighbours and provide them with information about the Neighbour Alert program," said safety group convenor Mr Paul Toohey.

He said street contacts would gather household information for the Neighbour Alert messaging system, to provide Rural Fire Service material including its Bush Fire Survival Plan brochure, and to be a point of contact for their street residents and owners.

"Street contacts are in no way expected to save their neighbours and are not responsible for anyone else's wellbeing other than their own," he said.

A list of the street contacts is provided on the Pearl Beach Progress Association website.

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Website, 4 Jan 2023

Pearl Beach Progress Association