Preparing for Extreme Weather: Practical Steps for Stronger Communities

This webinar is designed to give people clear, practical ways to build confidence and preparedness for the kinds of extreme weather (floods, storms, heatwaves and droughts) Derbyshire is increasingly experiencing.

Organised by Chesterfield and District Flood Action Group, and supported by Links - Chesterfield & North East Derbyshire CVS and Transition Chesterfield, this webinar will feature two presentations and a discussion on how we as a community can, and should, mobilise.

At a recent National Emergency Briefing to MPs, peers and other leaders, ten of the UK leading experts in their fields outlined in stark terms the impacts that our rapidly changing climate is already having and the profound risks and hazards ahead if we don’t urgently change course. Find out how local communities can prepare for the extreme weather caused by climate breakdown.

Speakers

Rhea Wilson Sutton. Emergency Response Officer- British Red Cross- Nottinghamshire & Derbyshire: will explore how the British Red Cross Emergency Response Service supports communities during crises and empowers individuals to build their own resilience.

Dr Kara MacRae, rewilding farmer in North East Derbyshire and climate campaigner will explore how we can empower ourselves to handle emergencies by preparedness, practical plans and networking.