This weekend, Cockburn SES will be assisting the Cockburn Council with a ‘Can you do 72′ Disaster preparedness workshop for the community! There will be 4 sessions in total if you would like to attend, see: http://www.cockburn.wa.gov.au/ . We are really looking forward to attending! Below is some more information on the work shop

DISASTER PREPAREDNESS WORKSHOPS “Can you do 72? – Are you prepared?” As you know disasters are becoming more frequent and with greater intensity with this in mind; the workshops key focus is on building resilience; particularly in the preliminary 72 hour post disaster period; increasing community self-reliance and personal preparedness. Workshops will cover topics such as “Instruction on developing a Family Communication & Disaster Plan” and “How to develop and maintain a disaster preparedness kit” an emergency grab bag, pet welfare and lots more. Dates Available: 9th, 10th Feb or 17th, 23rd March.

Places are limited and registration is essential.

See our ‘Disaster Preparedness’ page in the ‘Community’ section of our website, it has a link for a great document on emergency preparedness, it has some really important points and is well worth the read!