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Buloke strengthens its emergency preparedness

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Preparedness is essential in managing emergencies, and Buloke Shire Council has been actively enhancing its readiness to support the community during severe weather events.

Recent annual training, live drills, such as practising raising the marine-grade aluminium flood barriers in Donald on Thursday, and investments in flood mitigation infrastructure, demonstrate Council’s commitment to improving emergency response capabilities.

Council also recently supported the distribution of Safer Together funding to all Community Planning Forums and Neighbourhood Houses, to develop and deliver emergency preparedness activities in their local communities. This funding program has been developed through a grant received from the Safer Together Strengthening Local Government Partnerships: Buloke Communities Prepared.

Stay informed

Residents are also encouraged to stay informed using trusted resources for real-time updates and revisit emergency planning.

Council has free copies of the Red Cross RediPlan available to the Buloke community. These are also available at local Neighbourhood Houses and Resource Centres across the shire, or ask for a copy at Council’s Customer Service counter at the Wycheproof office.

Other resources:

Together, by staying informed and prepared, we can enhance the safety and resilience of the Buloke community during this summer season.

The Buloke Times 24 December 2024

This article appeared in  The Buloke Times, 24 December 2024.

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