Flood hubs – get prepared for emergencies

Flooding from 2022 flooding in Ballan. (Facebook)

Moorabool council is hosting a series of flood and storm information hubs in Mt Egerton, Myrniong and Clarendon suitable for the whole family.

Representatives from council, VicSES, Red Cross, and the Department of Health will be on-site to answer questions and provide information on how to prepare and stay safe in emergencies.

Moorabool mayor Rod Ward said the three events would be very community focused.

“This is a great opportunity to come along, learn about recovery works in your area and discuss emergency planning and preparation with emergency services,” he said.

For any children attending, Council’s outdoor staff will have a machinery and signage display used when responding to storm and flood events across the shire.

A free BBQ prepared by local CFA Brigades and Committees of Management will be provided and coffee available through local outlets and an on-site coffee van.

The first hub will take place on October 20 at Myrniong Hall from 4pm to 6pm, followed by two more on October 21 at Mount Egerton Mechanics Institute from 9.30am to 11.30am and Clarendon Recreation Reserve from 1pm to 3pm.

No RSVPs required – just come along.

These hubs have been made possible through funding from Emergency Recovery Victoria (ERV).

More information is available online.

Details: moorabool.vic.gov.au/events