Are you passionate about enhancing your community's preparedness for weather-related emergencies such as heatwaves, floods, or power outages? Do you aspire to contribute to the collective effort in addressing the impacts of climate change?
Join this interactive workshop which will delve into the initiatives that can enhance community preparedness. It's also an excellent opportunity for you to share your experiences and learn from others about effective strategies for tackling climate-related challenges.
The Greater Manchester Resilience Forum extends a warm invitation to you for their upcoming series of free awareness sessions. These sessions are crafted in partnership with Building Resilience Together to strengthen and equip communities like yours to effectively prepare for, respond to, and recover from various emergencies.
Communities often serve as the primary responders during emergencies, demonstrating resilience by providing support during and after crisis situations. Building resilient communities is crucial for effectively responding to emergencies and ensuring swift recovery with minimal long-term negative impacts. Climate change impacts various aspects of our lives and we have seen the effect of this in various emergencies in Greater Manchester – such as localised flooding, extreme cold weather and heat events. This workshop offers a platform to assess future emergencies that could arise, examine ongoing efforts to address these challenges, and brainstorm innovative solutions.
Whether you're a seasoned volunteer or someone eager to contribute to community resilience efforts, these workshops are tailored to accommodate individuals at all levels of experience. Moreover, if you're simply curious about the emergency planning work of your Greater Manchester Resilience Forum, these sessions offer an excellent opportunity to gain valuable insights.
Who can attend: These courses aim to provide accessible training for volunteers and representatives from the voluntary and community sectors.
This is an invaluable chance for you to acquire essential skills and knowledge that can truly make a difference in your community. Together, let's work towards building a more resilient Greater Manchester.