How can we best harness community power to plan, prepare and recover from emergencies in Devon? The Devon Community Resilience Forum invites you to come and join us at Devon Prepared to explore how can we work together to build resilience in our communities.
This FREE event is a conference for voluntary and community groups, social enterprises, town and parish councils and businesses, across Devon, Plymouth and Torbay who want to on create resilient communities and be prepared for local challenges and emergencies.
KEYNOTE PRESENTATION:
What is Whole of Society Resilience? - Context and Structure
(Becky Maynard - Regional Engagement Manager for the South West and North of England at VCS Emergencies Partnership.)
PRESENTATIONS AND PANEL DISCUSSION:
What support is there for communities working to be prepared and to improve their resilience?
(Environment Agency, Devon County Council, Teignbridge District Council, Kingsbridge Town Council)
An opportunity for you to discuss what resilience means in your community.
PLUS, INTERACTIVE WORKSHOP SESSIONS ON:
• How to set up an emergency rest centre.
• How to involve the community in preparing for and responding to emergencies.
• What householders can do to help reduce flooding.
• Future resilience – what will climate change mean for us?
• How is public health affected by the changing environment?
Complimentary refreshments and a light buffet lunch will be provided on the day, along with many networking opportunities.
Book your FREE place today, spaces are limited!
For more information, please contact Rod Birtles on [email protected]