The City of Manningham

Manningham Youth Services: Trivia Thursdays in October

“Trivia Thursdays” will be running every Thursday after school throughout the month of October. It has been created by young people for young people! The trivia will be played via Kahoot! and participants will be mixed with young people from other schools in Manningham to connect and have fun.

Those who are interested in registering please email, simone.webbey@each.com.au with your name, age and school. If you would feel more comfortable joining with one friend, CC them into your registration email and include their name, age and school to ensure you are placed in the same group.

SES Storm and Flood Preparedness

Whilst you are at home at present, the Manningham State Emergency Service (SES) take the opportunity to advise you to take some time to learn more about your local risk environment and how to prepare:  

1. Understand the local flood history in your suburb or township.  

There are a number of Local Flood Guides for at-risk townships across the State on the Victorian State Emergency Service (VICSES) website where you can get to know your local risk profile, potential impact areas and how a flood might behave in your local area.  

2. Take note to never drive on flooded roads.  

We know the number one cause of death during flooding is people attempting to drive through floodwater. It can take just 15 cm of water to float a small car. That is the height of an average pen. Stay safe by never entering floodwater.  

3. Know what to do if your home is being threatened by major flooding and what we mean by ‘Bag It, Block It Lift It and Leave’. 

Bag it - by laying sandbags where water may get into your home.  

Block it - by covering your toilet and drains to prevent back-flow. 

‘Lift-it and Leave’ by shifting valuables onto tables and benchtops and leaving early to a family or friends house on higher ground - which is still ok to do in-line with COVID-19 restrictions.  

4. You can stay informed by monitoring forecasts, river levels and weather warnings at the Bureau of Meteorology website.

5. You can follow the SES Manningham Facebook page where we publish warnings and information on storm and flood preparedness and Unit activities. 

6. In an emergency you can tune into Eastern FM on 98.1 for advice and weather warnings.