Workshops to prepare MIA residents for natural disasters

Griffith, Leeton, Murrumbidgee, Hay and Narrandera areas have been included as part of the Red Cross RediPlan workshops which will commence from February.

In 2022 the LGAs and others were named as part of twelve local government areas declared as natural disaster zones due to floods.

History has certainly proven Griffith is not immune to flooding, as has been seen in past years.

RediPlan aims to help residents begin their own household emergency plan and provide them with the knowledge and tools needed to continue preparing themselves and those close to them.

"Taking action prior to an emergency has long been recognised as a way to reduce the impacts of disasters," Australian Red Cross emergency services officer Kate Johanson said.

"We know having a plan helps people cope during and after a disaster because they've already thought about how they will react and feel if an emergency happens."

The Riverina and Murray Joint Organisation (RAMJO) has engaged the Red Cross to facilitate the workshops as part of a Disaster Risk Reduction Fund project.

"We saw an opportunity to work with the Red Cross to help residents create RediPlans and they have enthusiastically come on board to facilitate the workshops," project manager Emily Sharp said.

Community members are encouraged to attend one of the workshops in their area, with specific dates and locations found on the following website: https://www.ramjo.nsw.gov.au/disaster-risk-reduction-fund/

A light supper will be provided and all participants will go in a free raffle to win an emergency kit worth $200.

Community members can RSVP to RAMJO Project Manager Emily Sharp on 0436 370 722 or Emily.Sharp@ramjo.nsw.gov.au