With the ever-present threat of floods and bushfires cutting off the townships of the Lower Hawkesbury, River Cares is continuing its campaign of community readiness.
Riding on the success of last year’s Community Information Day, the group held another on December 3, supported and funded by the Central Coast Council.
River Cares President Robyn Downham said the group wanted to add a new dimension to the day promoting local businesses and invited the Spencer Thai, the Hawkesbury Duck and the Anchor to be included in what this year was called a Community Information and Promotion Day.
“After the severe March and July floods (and thankfully we dodged a bullet during September and October), it was wonderful to see (so many) organisations come down to Spencer to support this event,” she said.
“They provided a plethora of informative booklets, pamphlets etc, connecting with the residents and listen to their problems and experiences during the floods.
“The whole purpose of these community information days is to pass on knowledge, advice and guidance to the residents so that they are better prepared and self-sufficient for future weather events.”
Downham said residents are also encouraged not to take unnecessary risks which may also impact on emergency services.
“River Cares would like to thank Breanna Pollock from Central Coast Council, Lauren Shields from Central Coast Local Area Health, Louise Fletcher Rural Recovery Officer from DPI, David Hytche and crew from Marine Rescue Hawkesbury, Laura Shead and Mel Dunn from the National Emergency Management Team, Jeff Daniel from Peppercorn Services, Sue from the Red Cross, Werner Klump and his team from the SES Gosford Unit,Keith Aranjo representing Mangrove Emergency Planning and Communications and the very supportive Spencer RFS,” she said.
“We would also like to thank Greg and Donna at the Malaluka Caravan Park for allowing us to hold this event on their premises.”
Source:
Media release Dec 6
River Cares