A free EmergencyRediTM Workshop to help residents prepare for extreme weather will be held in Victor Harbor on Wednesday 25 February.

It will provide participants with insights into local weather risks and practical support on how to prepare for an emergency.

Research from NRMA Insurance shows a need for greater emergency preparedness as nearly 1 in 4 Australians (23 per cent) do not have a good understanding of extreme weather risks in their local area, and 1 in 3 are not aware of the steps they need to take to prepare for an extreme weather emergency. 

Additionally, 61 per cent of Australians do not have an emergency plan to help them respond to an extreme weather event.

Workshop attendees build their own award-winning Australian Red Cross emergency RediPlan, which includes key contacts, meeting places, animal plans, key documents, special items, medical information and stress management strategies. 

The Victor Harbor workshop will be held from 10.30am to 11.30am at Victor Harbor civic centre. Register via email.