About this event

Is your community prepared if the unexpected happens?

Power cuts, flooding and extreme weather can place real strain on residents and local services. When communities plan ahead and work together, harm can be reduced and recovery is quicker.

This online Staying Connected session will introduce how the Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Local Resilience Forum (CPLRF) supports local councils and community organisations to build community resilience.

You will hear from the Forum’s Risk & Resilience Officer, Devon McInnes, and will learn about community‑led approaches, Emergency Liaison Points and practical steps to help your community prepare, respond and recover when an incident occurs.

 

Who should attend?

This event is aimed at:

• Parish councillors, clerks and other council staff
• Anyone involved in running a community building such as a village hall or community centre.

 

What you will get by attending

Through attending this event you will:

• Understand Emergency Liaison Points and Community Resilience Groups, and how they operate in practice.
• Learn how CPLRF supports communities to develop Community Emergency Plans.
• Explore how councils and community buildings can coordinate volunteers safely and effectively in an incident.
• Access preparedness communications and social media toolkits to help inform residents before an emergency occurs.
• See how early, coordinated local action can reduce pressure on emergency services and limit escalation.

 

Cost

This event is free of charge.

 

How to book

Please follow the booking link above to register to attend. You will receive an email confirmation of your booking. Full joining instructions will be sent by email a week before the event.