OCTOBER to April marks Australia’s peak period for severe weather, and Sunshine Coast residents know too well how quickly disaster can strike anytime, anywhere.
The best way to stay safe is to prepare. Sunshine Coast Council’s bi-annual Emergency Expo returns this month to help residents protect their families, homes and businesses before the next storm season hits.
The free, family-friendly event will be held Sunday, October 19 from 10am to 2pm at Lake Kawana, Bokarina in front of the Sunshine Coast Stadium. Visitors can expect thrilling live demonstrations including helicopter water bombings, swift-water rescues, and vertical rescues, along with displays by the police dive squad and firefighters responding to simulated emergencies.
There’ll also be interactive stalls from emergency service volunteers and Council, plus plenty of food and drink options.
Council’s Disaster Management Coordinator Jason Membrey said warmer months always bring a higher risk of extreme weather. “It’s important to prepare now before the next severe weather event this summer,” Mr Membrey said. “Council’s free Emergency Expo is a great opportunity to do just that.”
For more information head to Sunshine Coast Council’s Disaster Hub. www.disasterhub.com.au