SEYM Community Preparedness
There will be a second forum that will meet again on Thursday, May 23, at 7 pm. Please join us!
Field Secretary for Earthcare Beverly Ward has prepared a narrated slideshow from the first discussion on community preparedness. The video recommends an “all hazards model” when preparing for extreme events. Additional information included are the slidedeck and notes from the discussion.
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