Above: Residents and staff at the FRV & VICPOL event.
Residents learn from Fire Rescue Victoria and Victoria Police
The Community Development Team hosted its first, ‘Fire and Crime Prevention and Safety Session’ for block building residents at the City of Melbourne Bowls Club.
Fire Rescue Victoria and Victoria Police – Proactive Policing Unit were welcomed
and presented practical information about how
Victorian Police. Crime Prevention. How can we help prevent home burglaries, and what should we do if our home is broken into? Go to: https://www.police.vic. gov.au/your-safety • Secure your property • Secure your valuables • Make it look like someone is home when you are out or away • Make it harder for people to enter without being seen
Fire Rescue Victoria. Fire Prevention and Safety. Home Fire Safety Booklet. Go to: https://www.frv.vic.gov.au/ home-fire-safety-booklet • Have a working smoke alarm and test it regularly • Look out for and prevent fire hazards in the home • Have a home fire escape plan and practise it regularly • If a fire occurs in your home, get out, stay out and call Triple Zero (000)
residents can prevent fires in the home and keep their home and community safe. The day kicked off with a delicious lunch, followed by interactive presentations and question time. We were all reminded about the extraordinary work and help first responders provide us and listened to a few important things we can all do to prevent fires and keep safe. Both organisations referred to their following online resources and provided tips, handouts and checklists. You can get copies of these by contacting the Community Development Team. Call 1300 312 447, or email communitydevelopmentvic@ hcau.org.au
Each resident attending the session was also gifted a take home pack filled with helpful information, resources and goodies. This event will be held annually for more Victorian residents.
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