Disaster and emergency preparedness presentations are being held in Cooma, Jindabyne and Bombala this month for Snowy Monaro seniors.
The three-hour sessions will provide seniors practical steps to better equip themselves to respond in emergencies such as bushfires, floods and snowstorms.
Snowy Monaro Regional Council Mayor, Peter Beer said older regional and rural residents could be particularly vulnerable to disasters and emergencies, but having a plan and being well-prepared makes all the difference.
The ‘Get Ready’ presentation brings together representatives from Red Cross, Rural Fire Service, Fire and Rescue NSW, NSW Police, SES, and Snowy Monaro Regional Council Support Services – all ready to answer community questions.
“It’s crucially important to prepare for disasters and emergencies, especially when living rurally and regionally,” said Mayor Beer.
“These sessions will give our senior residents the practical advice they need to respond to fire, flood, snowstorms, or whatever else may come our way. Being prepared can make all the difference, so if you’re one of our older residents – RSVP today.”
Sessions will be held:
• In Cooma on Monday, 24 May at Cooma Hotel – 10am to 1pm
• In Jindabyne on Tuesday, 25 May at Rydges Horizons Snowy Mountains – 10am to 1pm
• In Bombala on Wednesday, 26 May at Club Bombala – 10am to 1pm
RSVP by Thursday 20 May 2021 by emailing recoveryassistance@snowymonaro.nsw.gov.au or by phone on 1300 345 345.
The sessions are supported through project funding under the Bushfire Recovery and Resilience Fund, a joint Commonwealth/State Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangement that also provided for the operation of the newly opened Business Recovery Hub in Cooma.
Places are limited and COVIDSafe practices will be in-place.
