Stawell Bushfire Preparedness and Response Multicultural Dialogue 2024

Stawell Multicultural Dialogue: Bushfire Preparedness & Response

We invite you to join us for the Stawell Multicultural Dialogue focused on Bushfire Preparedness and Response. Last summer, Stawell faced severe bushfire impacts, emphasizing the critical need to be prepared for hot weather and bushfire threats. This event, in partnership with local experts from CFA, SES, Ambulance Victoria, The Nothern Grampians Shire and Wimmera Southern Malee Development, is designed to equip you with essential knowledge and practical tips for keeping yourself, your family, and your home safe.

What to Expect at the Bushfire Preparedness & Response Program:

• Bushfire Basics with the CFA: Understand local bushfire risks and learn crucial steps to stay informed during fire season.
• Developing a Bushfire Survival Plan: Receive guidance on creating a bushfire survival plan for your household, with tips from SES on essential actions to take if a bushfire threatens.
• Home Preparation Techniques: Learn practical advice from CFA experts on safeguarding your home, creating defendable space, and reducing fire hazards around your property.
• Understanding Fire Warnings: Understand fire warning levels and what each level means for your safety, with input from CFA and SES on when to evacuate and stay alert.
• Emergency Kit Essentials: Find out what essentials to include in your emergency kit, ensuring a quick evacuation and safe departure.

This engaging, hands-on session will empower you with practical tools and resources to protect yourself and your community. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn directly from CFA, SES, and Ambulance Victoria experts—let’s work together to make Stawell a safer, more resilient place for everyone.

We look forward to your active participation in this vital community event!