Exercise to prepare staff for an emergency

MOORABOOL Shire Council Staff will take part in an emergency management session later this month to prepare for the upcoming fire season.

The session, to be held Thursday 31 October, will give staff an opportunity to practice opening and operating emergency relief centres, including one for animals, as well as performing secondary impact assessments which help determine the impact of an emergency on communities.

The exercise will be conducted in accordance with the Moorabool Municipal Emergency Management Plan and prepare staff for a fire, storm or flood.

“There are so many variables and things happen and change at a rapid pace during an emergency, so training sessions such as this are vital to ensure we cover as many scenarios and contingencies as possible,” CEO Derek Madden said.

“With the dryer than normal winter months, it is even more important for our staff to be aware of their roles to support our communities if an emergency occurs in our area.”

Council officers from across the Shire will take part in the exercise and key emergency services will be in attendance.