Environment Matters Spring/Summer 2021

People with disability are more vulnerable to injury and social isolation during a disaster – but this risk can be reduced through emergency preparedness. This means taking steps to ensure you are safe before, during and after an emergency. If you have a disability, or care for someone who does, you can find an emergency plan that you can tailor to your specific needs. The Person-Centred Emergency Preparedness Plan was co-designed with people with disability. See Ipswich.qld.gov.au/emergency Importance of being disability inclusive

Get Ready Week Get Ready, Ipswich! Keep an eye out for council teams in October who will be getting out and about during Get Ready Week. Teams will be talking to residents about local risks and personal emergency preparedness. You could go in the draw to win an emergency kit to help you and your family get ready!

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