The practical workshops will help individuals and families plan for the critical first 72 hours of an emergency, with participants receiving preparedness information, emergency planning tools and a free emergency “dry bag” kit.
Emergencies such as floods, storms, heatwaves and bushfires can occur with little warning.
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During these events, households may experience power outages, loss of water or gas, limited access to food and difficulties communicating with loved ones.
Greater Shepparton City Council is encouraging residents to prepare for emergencies by attending a series of free First 72 Hours workshops to be held across Greater Shepparton and online throughout June.
Workshops run for two to three hours and focus on helping individuals, families and households prepare for the first 72 hours of an emergency, a critical period when essential services may be disrupted and emergency assistance may not be immediately available.
The First 72 Hours workshops provide practical information and tools to help people plan ahead, prepare an emergency kit and understand how to stay informed during an emergency.
To better adapt, participants will also leave the workshop with their own emergency kit “dry bag”.
City of Greater Shepparton Mayor Shane Sali said being prepared ahead of time could make a significant difference during an emergency.
“In the first few days following a major emergency, emergency services may not always be able to reach everyone straight away,” he said.
“That is why planning ahead is so important. Having a clear plan and basic supplies ready can help individuals and families feel more confident, supported and better able to cope during an emergency.”
Council director of healthy communities and liveability Briana Baass said the workshops were designed to be practical, accessible and relevant to local conditions.
“Preparing for an emergency starts with having the right information and a simple plan,” she said.
“These sessions focus on simple, practical steps people can take now to prepare themselves, their families, neighbours and pets, and to better understand what to do if an emergency occurs in our local area.”
The First 72 Hours resources include a household emergency plan template and practical preparedness information, available in multiple languages on council’s website.
Uniting VicTas, The Settlement Hub, Shepparton, Tuesday, June 16: 1:30pm to 4:30pm
North Shepparton Community & Learning Centre, Wednesday, June 17: 9.30am to 12.30pm
Tatura Community Hub, Wednesday, June 17: 6pm to 9pm
Shepparton South Community Hub, Thursday, June 18: 9.30am to 12.30pm
Mooroopna Education and Activity Centre, Thursday, June 18: 2pm to 4.30pm
Online sessions
Monday, June 22: 7pm to 9pm
Tuesday, June 23: 7pm to 9pm
Additional sessions may be scheduled if required.
Greater Shepparton residents are being encouraged to prepare for emergencies such as floods, storms, bushfires and heatwaves by attending free First 72 Hours workshops across the region throughout June.
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