On Monday 18 September, Australian Red Cross is inviting the Glenorchy and wider community to join them to launch National Emergency Ready Week.
National Emergency Ready Week is held in September each year to raise public awareness of the value of preparing for weather-related and other emergencies.
What:
A community event to mark Emergency Ready Week, involving a mix of activities including stands from emergency services agencies, RediPlan demonstrations, multicultural music, dancing and food.
This event is being hosted in partnership with the Sparking Conversations Igniting Action Project, which is focused on building resilience in 12 communities that are at high risk of bushfire.
The Project is funded by the National Emergency Management Agency. Federal, State and Local Political representatives will be in attendance. State Director, Red Cross, Julie Groome and Glenorchy Mayor, Bec Thomas will speak briefly.
When:
Monday 18th September, 11:00am – 1:00pm
Where:
The lawns of the Glenorchy City Council Chambers, 374 Main Road, Glenorchy.
Comments attributable to Australian Red Cross State Manager of Emergency Services in Tasmania, Kathryn Clark
“Emergencies can strike at anytime, anywhere and without warning.
“We know that the better prepared you are, the better your capacity to respond and recover from any emergency.
“You can protect yourself, the people you love and the things you value most by taking action to be prepared. Easy to use resources are available at redcross.org.au/prepare. Just thinking about it is not enough.
“Australian Red Cross will continue to be there for our communities before, during and after an emergency.”
Contact details:
For media inquiries please contact: media@redcross.org.au, 1800 733 443.
