March 27, 2017
If you rang Triple 0, would an ambulance be able to find your property quickly?
The Murgon Local Ambulance Committee is trying to raise awareness of this problem by promoting the Queensland Ambulance Service’s “Rural Emergency Mapping Information” project.
LAC secretary Kerry Baldwin said every second counted during an emergency.
Unfortunately, the route to a rural property that is suggested by GPS devices may not actually be the most direct – or quickest – way.
The Murgon LAC is distributing Rural Emergency Mapping Information (REMI) forms that it suggests all property owners or managers should fill in.
The information on these forms will ensure local and relieving paramedics will have access to the latest and most accurate information to assist them to locate a property.
As on-farm emergencies can occur at a considerable distance from the main house, there is a spot on the form where property owners can attach a simple property plan or an extract from Google Earth.
The completed forms can be returned to South Burnett Regional Council customer service centres or mailed to Murgon LAC, PO Box 440, Murgon, 4605.
For more information and copies of the form, contact Kerry on (07) 4169-0909.
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An example of directions:
At Wondai roundabout, take 2nd exit into Scott Street; travel 0.8km to McCord Street. Turn left into McCord Street; travel 0.6km, crossing Brampton and Kent streets. Go straight ahead into Cherbourg Road (gravel), between school and showgrounds. Travel 1.62km to top of the hill. Turn right through gate. House is 450m along ridge (not visible from road).
