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Neighbourhood Watch Newsletter for NHW Area LTB1 Bridle Estate March 2006 (NHW103)

State Emergency Service, Dogs in Cars, CrimeSmart, Police Crime Report, Smoke Alarms.

By Malcolm Lawrence - 8th March 2006 - Back to News

Neighbourhood Watch Area LTB1, Bridle Estate.

Area Manager, Carmen Cook 5134 1920.

Next Meeting

When: Monday 20th March 2006

Time: 7:15 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

Where: Salvation Army Hall,

Bridle Road, Morwell.

State Emergency Service:

The Victoria State Emergency Service (SES) has a new telephone number for members of the public to call if they require emergency flood and storm assistance.

132 500 is now the number to call from anywhere in Victoria, 24 hours a day, for emergency assistance if you or your property is affected by storm or flood. SES volunteers (recognisable in their orange overalls) are trained to provide temporary emergency assistance, to help people to protect themselves and protect their property from further damage. When you phone 132 500 from a landline phone your call will be automatically directed to the nearest SES unit.

The role of the SES volunteer team is to make the area safe. It is the property owner’s responsibility to arrange for the removal of debris and permanent repairs to their property. There is no cost for SES assistance, and all the volunteers are trained to national standards. The SES is a community based organization the volunteers are locals with local knowledge and aware of the critical rescue requirements of your area.

132 500 is for flood or emergency calls only. Triple Zero (000) is for fire, police or ambulance and should only be used in a life threatening emergency. Write these numbers down. (From NHW Sentinel)

Dogs Travelling In Cars:

Animals travelling unsecured in a car pose a significant risk in an accident and therefore should be secured appropriately. In a crash at 48 km/h a large dog could hit the passengers sitting in the front with a force equivalent to 3 tonnes. Even a street directory thrown from the rear parcel shelf to the front of the car, would hit with a force of 150 kg.

CrimeSmart:

Victoria has more police than ever before, and the lowest crime rate in over a decade. We can all help to make Victoria even safer, by being CrimeSmart.

CrimeSmart Tips Inside the House.

Small things can make a difference when it comes to protecting your possessions. Changes you make inside your home can make it less prone to burglary as well as limit the extent of the damage, should you be burgled.

Reduce the chance of your home being burgled by following the CrimeSmart tips.

1. Compile a property inventory and keep a list of all valuables.

2. Photograph expensive items.

3. Mark all valuables with an engraving pen.

4. Have appropriate insurance.

Leave a light on, or even the TV or radio, when you go out.

Police Crime Report NHW Area LTB1 February 2006

Due to privacy considerations NOT ALL offences for this area are listed

• 2/2/2006 Bridle Road Burglary from an unlocked garage.
• 9/2/2006 Spring Court Burglary from an unlocked shed.
• 6/2/2006 Bridle Road Two incidents of property damage to a business.
• 20/2/2006 Wattle Tree Crescent Burglary at a house.
• 22/2/2006 Bemm Drive Property damage to a house under construction.
• 24/2/2006 Bridle Road Property damage.
• 26/2/2006 The Boulevard Forced entry and burglary at a house.

Summary of Stolen Items For The Above Offences

3 Items of Cash

10 Offenders arrested for any reported offence in the Area.

Remember! always report any suspicious incidents to the Police

by dialling 000 (triple zero)

Smoke Alarms:

Check that your smoke alarms are working, if the batteries have been installed for 12 months they should be replaced

Having a properly working smoke alarm can prevent loss of life in a house fire, providing the early warning you need to get yourself and your family out to safety. So install smoke alarms if your home is still without them.

• · Test your smoke alarms at least monthly, and clean them regularly.
• · Replace batteries at least once a year, alarms with low batteries leave you unprotected.

Source: www.gippsland.com

Published by: malcolml@dcsi.net.au

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