Miscellaneous Correspondence and Data on Alice Springs Flooding 1986
Hamlyn-Harris, D.; Galton, R. P.; Charrington, Rowan; Freyling, Ron
E-Publications; E-Books; PublicationNT; Report no. 33/1986
1986-04-01
Date:1986-04
English
Northern Territory Government
Alice Springs
Report no. 33/1986
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I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I f r "./ RESULTS OF MEETING OF THE COUNTER DISASTER PLANNING COMMITTEE 26 MARCH 1986 1. EFFECT OF RIVER AT PEAK FLOW a. Major damage to roads, causeways and culverts. b. Water and sewerage problems. c. The probability of no power due to the power station being affected by flooding. d. Damage to Telecom equipment due to its location e. Damage to gas pipeline. The committee reported that apparently there are some safe guards along the pipeline and if the pressure drops then valves close off sections. f. stranded residents requiring welfare support. 2. WARNING a. Announce the prospects of flooding over the local radio stations. b. If flooding occurs in middle of night then utilise the police force. They can evacuate the prime flooding areas using bull horns and door knocks. c. Distribute pamphlets to flood prone areas detailing instructions which they should follow in the event of a major flood. d. Make public aware that there is no flood insurance available. 3. SAND BANK LEVEES a. Important buildings should be protected using sand bags. 4. EASTSIDE a. Access problems associated with eastside were discussed. 5. WELFARE a. Removal of mud from houses. b. Hang out carpets to dry. c. Require 200 people to give immediate assistance. d. Estimated continuous cleanup work for two