Emergency Preparedness Education Session - First 72 Hours

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Could your household manage for 72 hours without power, phone coverage, or access to shops?

Being prepared for the first 72 hours after an emergency can make a significant difference. This free workshop will help you:
✅ Understand local risks
✅ Prepare an emergency plan
✅ Build an emergency kit
✅ Strengthen neighbourhood connections
✅ Feel more confident and prepared

The First 72 Hours Program is a fun, practical workshop that helps you prepare for emergencies while looking after yourself, your family, friends, neighbours and pets.

During major emergencies, increasing pressure on emergency services means communities are playing a bigger role than ever in keeping themselves safe.
This workshop explores simple, realistic ways to prepare for the first 72 hours of an emergency, when help may be delayed and you may need to rely on your own resources.

You'll learn practical steps to stay safe, supported and connected, and discover why having a household Emergency Plan can make all the difference.
Together, we'll build confidence, share knowledge and strengthen community connections so everyone is better prepared to support one another when it matters most.

Participants will receive a pack* containing:
📖 The First 72 Hours brochure
📝 An Emergency Plan worksheet
🎒 A waterproof PVC Emergency Kit Dry Bag, which includes a handy emergency preparedness checklist printed on the outside, helping you stay organised and ready when it matters most.

Together, these practical resources support participants to:
🛡️ Build their emergency preparedness
🏠 Develop a personalised Emergency Plan
💪 Feel more confident and ready to respond in an emergency situation
🤝 Support their family, neighbours and community during emergencies

* The pack will be posted to participants after the workshop - please be sure to provide your postal details.

A Microsoft Teams Link will be provided to you, via a confirmation email, once you have registered for the workshop.