ON SATURDAY, October 25, a Disaster Management Forum was conducted by the Seaside Shores Community Association at the North Shore Community Centre at Mudjimba.  Representatives from Sunshine Coast Council and Queensland Fire Services presented at the forum to help increase community awareness and preparedness for the various summer hazards, such as fires, floods and severe weather events and how to best mitigate these when disaster does strike.

At the forum, it was evaluated that community and individual safety risk management involves reducing the chances of injury and property damage were paramount in the focus of the presentations.

Also, attendees were made aware of the online tools and apps that could help with making plans and getting ready for potential disasters.

There was interest from residents and community groups in forming a permanent committee. With the support of Council, this committee would meet at least annually to address disaster management issues impacting the local community.

The Disaster Coordinator at Sunshine Coast Council, Jason Membrey, would contact community representatives to get the committee established. Councillor Taylor Bunnag closed the forum and thanked participants for their attendance.