Rossville & District Citizens Association executive committee Peter Burns, Jayne Gallagher, Pasha Lynch and Trisha Dowling are ready to ensure the community stays safe this cyclone season. Photo: Supplied.
Rossville will come together to ensure it’s ready for the wet season as the community remembers the impact of Tropical Cyclone Jasper two years on.
The Rossville & District Citizens Association (RDCA), Rossville Rural Fire Brigade and Cook Shire Council will lead a meeting for stakeholder organisations and residents at the community hall on 11 December from 5 pm.
“Nearly two years after the flooding devastated Rossville – destroying land, homes and lives – the impacts are still felt across the community,” RDCA president Pasha Lynch said.
“To strengthen local resilience, a community preparedness meeting will be held, bringing together decision makers, emergency services, council representatives and residents who’ve supported the community in past disasters.”
Ms Lynch said the meeting would bridge gaps between metro and community responses by learning from past events, empowering residents with the knowledge and opportunity to develop personal preparedness plans, and build trust, collaboration and connection.
“Disasters are often declared at higher government levels, leaving local communities uncertain and under pressure.”
Ms Lynch said local stakeholders and residents hoped to achieve clarity and understanding of roles, responsibilities and available resources.
She said this inclusive planning reflected community knowledge and needs, practical strategies for the community, improved response and recovery for future disasters, and connected, informed networks ready to support each other.
“Community members are invited to share feedback, ideas and lessons learned to improve future disaster response.”
