Western Downs Regional Council are holding a fun, family friendly community event to bring residents and neighbours together, for an educational and entertaining day out, and to help them to prepare their homes and families for the upcoming summer storm season.
Western Downs Regional Council is encouraging residents to understand their risks, prepare their household emergency plans, and ensure they have what they need should disaster strike.
Mayor Andrew Smith said it was vital residents heeded advice to get prepared and encouraged residents to take part in upcoming community events aimed at building community disaster preparedness and resilience.
"The Western Downs has experienced its fair share of wild weather over recent years, which is why it's crucial residents play their part in ensuring their homes and families are as prepared as possible," Cr Smith said.
"To support residents to get ready, Council is partnering with Shell QGC, local emergency services and support agencies to host the second 'Ready Together Day' at the Tara Showgrounds on Sunday, 8 September 2024.
"This special event will be jam-packed with activities and entertainment seeing a return appearance from Australian comedian and speaker Sean Choolburra, an exciting mystery speaker to be announced as well as a visit from Bluey and Bingo. There will also be amusements and inflatables, live music, demonstrations, information stalls, and food and drink vendors.
"This is a great opportunity to gain face-to-face advice from emergency services and supporting agencies to prepare for the impacts of severe weather and learn about the various support options available before, during, an after a disaster event."
"We have seen the devastating impacts of bushfires and floods, and the effects severe weather events can have on our towns, so it's crucial we band together and build resilience in our community," he said.
"Along with the rest of the country, Council has implemented the Australian Warning System into its disaster planning, which will give residents consistent warning messaging during times of disaster.
