The Loop – 8 October 2024

The Loop | Tuesday, 8 October 2024

Emergency Management Agency Information

8 October 2024

 

 

Alpine Valleys Community Leadership Program

Scholarship available for resident of the Alpine Shire


A scholarship opportunity has become available for a resident of the Alpine Shire to participate in the 2025 Alpine Valleys Community Leadership Annual Program (AVCLP). Applications can be received until Sunday, 13 October 2024.


For further information, including dates and the application form, visit the following link:  https://avclp.org.au/programs-and-courses/annual-program/

  

Free Alpine Shire Community Groups Forum

Community groups and individuals across the Alpine Shire are invited to a free forum by AVCLP on Friday, 15 November 2024 at the Pavilion in Bright.


Led by Susan Benedyka, this opportunity aims to help groups connect, share ideas, and explore new ways to collaborate.


Register for the full event or just attend the networking session from 6pm – 7pm via the following link: https://events.humanitix.com/alpine-shire-community-groups-forum


 

Have your say on Bushfire Management on Public Land (the Bushfire Code)

The Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action (DEECA) are updating the Bushfire Code.


The Bushfire Code sets out objectives for the way DEECA manages bushfire on public land, including state forests and national parks.


There are nine questions in the survey. Contribute via the following link: https://engage.vic.gov.au/code-of-practice-for-bushfire-management-on-public-land


 

Storm preparedness with SES

Are you prepared for a storm?


There are 6 actions you can take to prepare for storms:

  1. Know your storm risk

  2. Know what to do

  3. Know how to protect your home

  4. Know who to call and when

  5. Prepare your emergency kit

  6. Know when to act and stay informed


Access the SES Storm Preparedness flyer by selecting this link.

Please distribute to your networks so we can work together to protect ourselves, our loved ones, and our communities, and to recover from emergency events.


For more information you can visit our website via the link or QR code below.