Workshop calls on locals to protect animals in bushfires
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Sadly, animals are often the forgotten victims in bushfires, and World Animal Protection wants to help the Blue Mountains community to plan to protect their pets and learn helping injured or displaced wildlife during an emergency.
In collaboration with Blue Mountains City Council and local experts in veterinary care and animal emergency management, World Animal Protection will deliver a workshop designed to help animals and communities in bushfires, taking place at Blackheath on Saturday, October 31st.
Attendees will learn about emergency response and planning for animals in the Blue Mountains, how to assist injured wildlife, and how you can include your pets in a disaster plan to help keep them safe.
As well as this they will hear from speakers on how emergency responders, agencies and the community can best work together in a disaster, where to learn more and how to get further involved in protecting animals.
Event Details:
What - Workshop: Protecting animals in bushfires, presented by World Animal Protection
Where - Blackheath, NSW
When - From 2:00pm until 3:30pm on Saturday 31 October 2020
Tickets - Spots are limit so please register for free today here
Executive Director at World Animal Protection Australia, Simone Clarke said:
“There was an outpouring of compassion for animals during the summer bushfires, but despite this eager support, many were unaware of how to best help wildlife and protect their pets before, during and after the fires.
“We know people want to help out on-the-ground, and we hope this event will give them the knowledge to do just that.”
Blue Mountains locals can register for the event today by visiting this link.
Due to COVID restrictions, participant numbers are limited to 80 attendees who must register, contact details will be collected and a COVID Safe plan is in place.
“We know people want to help out on-the-ground, and we hope this event will give them the knowledge to do just that.