October to April is Australia’s peak time for severe weather and Sunshine Coast residents are all too aware of how a disaster can threaten and impact – anytime and anywhere.
The best thing you can do for yourself, your family and your business, is prepare! So that when you are faced with a disaster or emergency and you need to respond quickly, you know what to do and how to react.
Sunshine Coast Council’s bi-annual Emergency Expo aims to help educate, protect and inspire our community.
This year’s free, family, Expo will be held on Sunday, October 19, from 10am to 2pm, at Lake Kawana, Bokarina, in front of the Sunshine Coast Stadium.
It’s a full day of thrilling demonstrations such as a helicopter water bombing, swift water rescues and vertical rescues. You might also be keen to watch how the police dive squad retrieve evidence, or how firefighters respond to an emergency blaze or crash.
There’ll be stalls hosted by emergency service volunteers, Sunshine Coast Council and Noosa Council, as well as plenty of food and drink options.
Young or old, new to the Sunshine Coast, or a long-time resident, homeowner, or renter – planning for extreme weather is important.
Council’s Disaster Management Coordinator Jason Membrey says warmer months always bring a higher chance of intense weather.
“It’s important to prepare now before the next severe weather event this summer, so you’re best placed to handle whatever Mother Nature throws at the Sunshine Coast,” Mr Membrey said.
“Council’s free Emergency Expo is an opportunity to do just that.”
“Understanding which natural disasters or severe weather events are likely to occur in your area will help you prepare for events that are most likely to impact your family and home.
For more information on the Emergency Expo head to Sunshine Coast Council’s Disaster Hub. www.disasterhub.com.au
