Come to a ClimateWise workshop and get prepared for an emergency

Published on 25 May 2021

Byron Shire Council’s new ClimateWise Communities website is now up and running with a focus on getting people to be prepared for the next weather emergency.

Troy Nicholls, Council’s Disaster Resilience Officer, said it’s impossible to overstate how important it is to be prepared for weather events.

“Time and again we see floods, bushfires and heavy rain events hit communities and the devastation is heartbreaking,” Mr Nicholls said.

“A little bit of preparation about local risks and having a plan can make all the difference and it doesn’t take much time,” he said.

“The new ClimateWise website has a ready check tool on it where people can put in their address and see the risks from floods and bushfires.

“It’s a great way to start conversations with neighbours and family about what you will do and what they will do in different emergency situations,” Mr Nicholls said.

Council is holding two workshops to introduce community members to the ClimateWise website.

“We will be providing an overview of the website and encourage residents to check their addresses and start planning,” Mr Nicholls said.

The workshops will be held in the following locations:

     Mullumbimby Community College IT room

     3:30pm – 6:30pm

      Register to reserve a spot

     Cavanbah Centre Byron Bay (meeting room 1)

     BYO device

     3:30pm – 6:30pm

     Register to reserve a spot

For information about ClimateWise Communities go to the website.

For media enquiries contact Annie Lewis, Media and Communications Coordinator, on 6626 7320.