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Yarra Ranges storm lessons learned community sessions

19/05/2022

Trees cover a house in the Dandenongs after the June Storm. Pictures: LILYDALE SES.

By Parker McKenzie

Yarra Ranges Council will host three community information sessions to share the lessons it has learned and how it plans to improve ahead of future emergencies.

The three sessions will take place in Monbulk on Tuesday 24 May, Mt Dandenong on Wednesday 25 May and Mt Evelyn on Sunday 29 May.

The sessions will feature representatives from Emergency Management Victoria, Victoria Police and Victoria State Emergency Service in attendance to answer questions from the community in regards to emergency response.

Book to attend the sessions at:

Monbulk Tuesday 24 May, 12pm to 2pm, Monbulk RSL, 48 Main Road: www.trybooking.com/BZQZU

Mt Dandenong Wednesday 25 May, 6.30pm to 8.30pm, at Farndons Hall, 42 Falls Road: www.trybooking.com/BZRAP

Mt Evelyn, Sunday 29 May, 3pm to 5pm, Mt Evelyn Community House, 50 Wray Crescent: www.trybooking.com/BZRAT

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