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Shoalhaven City Council has partnered with Red Cross, Service NSW, and HealthySelf Wellbeing to hold an information session on 12 May where people over the age of 60 can come together and build connections with like-minded people in the community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Recent years have seen the Shoalhaven community affected by multiple natural disasters, including drought, bushfires, floods and COVID. Council recognises the importance of supporting older adults in being informed and prepared before, during and after an emergency or natural disaster.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Shoalhaven City Council Mayor Amanda Findley said \u201cCommunities that are more connected with each other, tend to be more resilient and as a result, recover faster from extreme events.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cWith funding support from Resilience NSW, the Emergency Preparedness for Older Adults initiative has been developed by Council to support our older adult community to be prepared, physically, emotionally and psychologically for emergencies and natural disasters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cWe are encouraging people to come along and bring a friend, especially someone that may be experiencing isolation or who could benefit from meeting new people in their community.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Date and time<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Thursday, 12 May 2022<\/p>\n\n\n\n 11:00 am \u2013 1:00 pm AEST<\/p>\n\n\n\n Location<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Nowra CWA Rooms<\/p>\n\n\n\n 39 Berry Street<\/p>\n\n\n\n Nowra.<\/p>\n\n\n\n About this event<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Older adults of the Shoalhaven are invited to join this session to learn about the Red Cross Rediplan, an all-hazards emergency preparedness tool.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The 40 minute session will provide information on emotional and psychological preparedness in an easy four step process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Staff from Council\u2019s Community Connections and Recovery teams will also be on hand after the session to share information about preparing for emergencies in the Shoalhaven and to answer questions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n