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Free advice on how to be better prepared for emergencies like floods or cyclones is being offered to farmers and landowners at a workshop in Wellsford next month.
Business Continuity in Emergencies will look at improving resiliency and how to carry on when infrastructure fails or properties are damaged or cut off.
Northland Civil Defence emergency management recovery support advisor Kylie Cox says in the wake of last year’s floods and cyclone, it is more important than ever for farmers to have a Plan B, C and D in place.
“Being prepared for emergencies on your farm means you’re less likely to suffer stock and crop loss, injury or worse,” she says.
“These workshops have been designed to equip you with the knowledge and tools necessary to navigate uncertainties and safeguard your farm.”
The Wellsford workshop will be held at Wellsford Golf Club on SH1 on Wednesday, March 6 from 10.30am to 1pm, and lunch is included.
Topics covered will include how to prepare an emergency plan for your house and property, planning for animal welfare before emergencies, tips for working with insurers and back-up energy systems to keep the power on.
Speakers will include industry experts and local farmers, and the workshop is being organised by Civil Defence Northland with support and collaboration from AgFirst, Beef+Lamb NZ, DairyNZ, Fonterra, Federated Farmers, FMG Insurance, Horticulture NZ, MPI, Northland Inc and the Rural Support Trust.
As well as free advice and lunch, the workshop will also have a door prize of emergency grab and go bags, valued at more than $400.
Registration is essential for catering purposes – visit https://events.humanitix.com/business-continuity-in-emergencies-for-farmers-and-growers-wellsford
Info: Contact Kylie Cox on 027 215 3274 or email kyliec@nrc.govt.nz
