Rod Henderson | Political candidate
Rod Henderson
Phone: +61 400 064 834
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20.01.2022 This week, Zak Kirkup MP and the Liberals called on the State Government to implement 6 constructive measures to help keep Western Australians safe. The State Government has now implemented 2 of our measures, but there are still 4 more immediate changes that should be made to better protect and support our community. Western Australians expected that our response in WA would have been the most organised, most thought out, most prepared response to an outbreak in the country b...ecause the State Government has had 10 months to get ready, to get prepared and to ensure that we have the supplies and people we need to respond. Western Australians deserve the best. Implementing all 6 of our measures is the best way to keep WA safe.
15.01.2022 Latest update from DFES.
11.01.2022 Our small and family businesses need assistance now. The $500 credit announced today just isn’t enough for small and family businesses who have carried the financial burden of the lockdown because of the failure of the quarantine system, and not all small businesses may be able to access it. Other states have rolled out assistance packages of up to $10,000, sometimes more than once.... We all know the Federal Government stepped in and did the heavy lifting with JobKeeper and JobSeeker. WA small and family businesses deserve this same support from the WA State Government. After the toughest year, small and family businesses need help now and so do their staff. Western Australians deserve the best, we have had time to plan and prepare to deliver the best.
07.01.2022 The new restrictions kicking in tomorrow 5 February from 6pm (pending testing results).
03.01.2022 PLEASE NOTE this warning has been updated. For the latest information visit www.emergency.wa.gov.au -- --... Update time: 12:39 AM, 06/02/21 A bushfire EMERGENCY WARNING is current for people in parts of AVON VALLEY NATIONAL PARK, BRIGADOON, BULLSBROOK, GIDGEGANNUP, UPPER SWAN and WALYUNGA NATIONAL PARK in the CITY OF SWAN. You are in danger and need to act immediately to survive. There is a threat to lives and homes. WHAT TO DO: - You need to shelter in your home in a room away from the fire front and make sure you can easily escape. - You must shelter before the fire arrives as the extreme heat will kill you well before the flames reach you. - Close all doors and windows and turn off evaporative air conditioners, but keep water running through the system if possible. - Choose a room with two exits and water such as a kitchen or laundry. - If your home catches on fire and the conditions inside become unbearable, you need to get out and go to an area that has already been burnt. - Protect yourself by wearing long sleeves and trousers, made from cotton or wool, and strong leather boots. - For people in or around the intersections of Clenton Road, O'Brien Road and Ewing Road, you need to be aware that there is still uncontained fire activity. If you plan to leave, leave now if the way is clear by travelling in a direction away from the fire. - For people in the remainder of the Emergency Warning area, if you are not prepared or you plan to leave, leave now if the way is clear by travelling in a direction away from the fire to a safer place. This applies to ALL people in this area, including people who have been directed to self-isolate or self-quarantine and everyone subject to COVID-19 lockdown restrictions. - If you are in an area subject to COVID-19 lockdown restrictions leave now, to a suitable premises or safer place, wear a mask and continue to follow precautions to minimise the spread of the virus. If you have been personally directed to self-isolate or self-quarantine due to COVID-19 - Leave now, find alternative suitable premises and wear a mask. - If you are unable to return to your quarantine location within one hour, telephone WA Police on 131 444 to advise them you have had to leave due to an emergency. - Regardless of your location, continue to follow COVID-19 precautions and maintain appropriate physical distancing. ---AND--- A bushfire WATCH AND ACT is current for people in parts of AVON VALLEY NATIONAL PARK, BAILUP, BRIGADOON, BULLSBROOK, GIDGEGANNUP and UPPER SWAN in the SHIRE OF MUNDARING and the CITY OF SWAN. There is a possible threat to lives and homes as a fire is approaching in the area and conditions are changing. WHAT TO DO: - If you are not prepared or you plan to leave, leave now if the way is clear. - If you are well prepared and plan to actively defend your home, make final preparations now. - If you plan to stay and actively defend, do not rely on mains water pressure as it may be affected. You need to have access to an independent water supply, and start patrolling your property to put out spot fires. - At all times close all doors and windows and turn off evaporative air conditioners, but keep water running through the system if possible. - If you are not at home, do not try to return as conditions in the area could be very dangerous. ---AND--- A bushfire ADVICE is current for people in parts of AVON VALLEY NATIONAL PARK, BAILUP, BASKERVILLE, BELHUS, BULLSBROOK, CHIDLOW, ELLENBROOK, GIDGEGANNUP, LOWER CHITTERING, MILLENDON, MOONDYNE, MORANGUP, MUCHEA, RED HILL, THE VINES, UPPER SWAN, WOOROLOO, in the SHIRES OF CHITTERING, MUNDARING, TOODYAY and NORTHAM and CITY OF SWAN. Although there is no immediate danger you need to be aware and keep up to date in case the situation changes. BUSHFIRE BEHAVIOUR: It is 95 per cent contained, however it still remains uncontrolled in the vicinity of Clenton Road, O'Brien Road, Ewing Road and Walyunga National Park near the lookout. The fire has a perimeter of 122 kilometres. WHAT FIREFIGHTERS ARE DOING Firefighters are on the scene, actively fighting the fire and strengthening containment lines. SAFER PLACE: The Department of Communities has set up the following evacuation centres: - Brown Park Recreation Complex on Amherst Road, near the intersection of Salisbury Road, Swan View. - Swan Active Midland - 16 Gray Dr, Midvale - A video of the community meeting, held at 1pm on Friday, at Brown Park, Swan View is now available on the DFES Facebook page and accessible here: https://fb.watch/3sSQei5ga7/ - People who have been personally directed to self-isolate or quarantine due to COVID-19 should find alternative suitable premises and wear a mask. - If this is not possible, proceed to the evacuation centre and identify yourself to centre staff immediately on arrival. - Protocols are in place to minimise COVID-19 risk at the evacuation centre and you must follow the directions of centre staff. - Continue to follow COVID-19 precautions and maintain appropriate physical distancing. Please take any essential items such as medications and identification to the evacuation centre. - Pets (except recognised assistance animals) are not allowed inside evacuation centres for health and safety reasons, so you should make alternative arrangements for them. If this is not possible, please still proceed to the evacuation centre with your pets and await further advice. SAFEST ROUTE: For people in or around Clenton Road, O'Brien Road and Ewing Road, if you are not prepared or you plan to leave, leave now if the way is clear by travelling in a direction away from the fire. ROAD CLOSURES AND CONDITIONS: Some roads have reopened, including: - Great Northern Highway, although speed restrictions are in place Railway Parade - Roads east of Toodyay Road have now reopened to the public - Tonkin Highway has had all speed restrictions removed. Emergency services vehicles with flashing lights remain in the area. Reduce speeds to 40kms per hour. A number of roads remain closed including: - Toodyay Road in both directions between Bunning Road and Bailup Road - Chittering Road in both directions between Great Northern Highway and Wilson Road - Smith Road south east of Chittering Road - Meadowbrook Ramble in both directions between Chittering Road and Timber Ridge - Wilson Road in both directions between Chittering Road and Smith Road - Clenton Road and Berry Road both directions from O’Brien Road and Toodyay Road - Ewing Road from O'Brien Road Please note that: - O’Brien Road, Reen Road and Reserve Road are only partially accessible from Toodyay Road. Vehicle Control Points are in place close to the incident area to divert traffic. - Copely Road is partially accessible from Great Northern Highway. Vehicle Control Points are in place close to the incident area to divert traffic. Please note that road conditions within the area have been affected by the bushfire. Motorists are asked to avoid the area unless necessary, be aware of emergency services personnel working onsite, reduce speed and drive carefully due to smoke and other hazards. Road information is also available from Main Roads WA by calling 138 138 or visiting travelmap.mainroads.wa.gov.au or by contacting the SHIRES OF MUNDARING, CHITTERING and NORTHAM and the CITY OF SWAN. REGISTER.FIND.REUNITE: Register with Register.Find.Reunite to let your family and loved ones know you're OK and where you are located via https://register.redcross.org.au You can also enquire about a loved one's whereabouts at https://register.redcross.org.au. ANIMAL WELFARE - Take animals to stay with a friend or family member, or to a private boarding or agistment arrangement. - If evacuating livestock or horses isn’t possible, consider moving animals to a paddock with low fire fuel load, and ensure animals have feed and drinking water for several days of high to extreme temperatures. - Fences along roadsides should not be cut and external property gates should not be opened. More information on managing animals in emergencies is available at agric.wa.gov.au Evacuated residents who are concerned about the welfare of animals on their properties can contact the City of Swan on 9267 9267 or the Shire of Mundaring on 9290 6666 for assistance. The Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) has worked with the City of Swan and the Shire of Mundaring to set up animal feed distribution locations at: - Stock Road, Bullsbrook - Percy Cullen Pavilion and Oval, 1990 Toodyay Road, Gidgegannup - Corner of Old Northam Road and Coolhallie Road, Chidlow DPIRD have 12 vets supported by the City of Swan and Shire of Mundaring rangers ready to patrol the affected area once it is deemed safe. Wildcare Helpline: 08 9474 9055 or www.dpaw.wa.gov.au/about-us/contact-us/wildcare-helpline RESTRICTED ACCESS PERMITS: - For people who are staying to defend their property, it is too dangerous to be driving in and out of the fire incident. - Wherever possible arrange for family or friends to bring your supplies to the vehicle control point for you to collect. - Crews are working hard to make the area safe to be able to provide Restricted Access Permits to residents. - When the area is deemed safe, residents will be able to return under a managed process. - This will be done systematically, progressing from the eastern side to the western side of the fireground. - No Restricted Access Permits are being issued currently. - When Restricted Access Permits become available, information about applying for a permit will be updated in this section. For more information about restricted access permits visit the Restricted Access Permits section of the DFES website. https://www.dfes.wa.gov.au/regulati/restrictedaccesspermits For more info visit: https://www.emergency.wa.gov.au
