What happens in a heatwave and how can Greater Manchester communities be better prepared?

Date: Tuesday, May 21, 2024, 12:30 - 1:30 PM

Where: Online, Zoom link sent upon registration

Description: Conveniently timed during lunch hours and spanning just 60 minutes each.

Imagine you, your family, and your community are facing a prolonged heatwave. How would you and your community prepare, respond, and recover? Who would step up to support the community? These are the questions we're tackling head-on, and we need your input to find the answers.

The Greater Manchester Resilience Forum extends a warm invitation to you for our upcoming series of free awareness sessions. These sessions are crafted in partnership with Building Resilience Together to strengthen and equip communities like yours to effectively prepare for, respond to, and recover from various emergencies.

Join us for a unique and immersive virtual emergency scenario exercise, brought to you by the Greater Manchester Resilience Forum and Building Resilience Together. This event is an excellent opportunity for volunteers and community partners to come together and plan for the unexpected. In this FREE exercise, we'll dive deep into the challenges posed by a heatwave. Together, we'll explore how voluntary, community, and faith sector groups can collaborate effectively in times of crisis. From learning from each other's experiences to gaining insights from local experts on emergency preparedness, response, and recovery, this event promises to be enlightening and inspiring.

Don't miss out on this chance to learn, collaborate, and strategise for a resilient future. Reserve your spot now and be part of this groundbreaking initiative!

Whether you're a seasoned volunteer or someone eager to contribute to community resilience efforts, these workshops are tailored to accommodate individuals at all levels of experience. Moreover, if you're simply curious about the emergency planning work of your Greater Manchester Resilience Forum, these sessions offer an excellent opportunity to gain valuable insights.

Who can attend: These courses aim to provide accessible training for volunteers and representatives from the voluntary and community sectors.

Additional Sessions and Dates:

Our initial four sessions are scheduled for April and May, conveniently timed during lunch hours and spanning just 60 minutes each. Be sure to keep an eye out for regular announcements regarding upcoming sessions!

This is an invaluable chance for you to acquire essential skills and knowledge that can truly make a difference in your community. Together, let's work towards building a more resilient Greater Manchester.

Secure your spot today and embark on this journey towards preparedness!

Session 1

From preparedness to action: Emergency Response in Greater Manchester

Tuesday April 30th 12:30 – 1:30 PM

Location: Zoom/Online

Register Here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/from-preparedness-to-action-emergency-response-in-greater-manchester-tickets-877218874267

Session 2

From preparedness to action: Intro to Climate Change & Major Weather Events

Tuesday May 7th 12:30 – 1:30 PM

Location: Zoom/Online

Register Here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/from-preparedness-to-action-intro-to-climate-change-major-weather-events-tickets-877245513947

Session 3

From preparedness to action: Strengthening Communities through Action

Tuesday May 14th 12:30 – 1:30 PM

Location: Zoom/Online

Register Here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/from-preparedness-to-action-strengthening-communities-through-action-tickets-877254691397

If you have any questions or concerns please email Sulafa Abushal, GMRF VCSE Programme Manager at Greater Manchester Combined Authority
Email: sulafa.abushal@greatermanchester-ca.gov.uk

Warm regards,

Greater Manchester Resilience Forum and Building Resilience Together

From Preparedness to Action: What Happens in a Heatwave