Livingstone SES volunteers honoured at awards ceremony as part of SES Week!
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With SES Week underway (9-17 October), Council is encouraging the community to take the opportunity to recognise, honour and thank the amazing and invaluable members of the Queensland State Emergency Service.
An awards ceremony was held in Rockhampton on Sunday, acknowledging SES members across Central Queensland, including four volunteers in Livingstone Shire.
Local Disaster Management Group (LDMG) Chair, Mayor Andy Ireland, said Council was extremely proud of the hard-working men and women within the SES, as well as all of the regions emergency service employees.
“On behalf of Council and the wider community, we would like to extend a very big congratulations to all those from our local SES groups that have received awards, it’s certainly well deserved,” Mayor Ireland said.
“Every day, the SES continue to stand ready to undertake the most diverse range of functions and tasks of any emergency service, with the last 12 months proving their outstanding ability to respond to the community’s needs.
“With the remarkable times we currently live in, the SES have had one of the busiest periods helping right across Queensland and around the country, whether that be storm operations, land searches, border duties or inter agency and community support. The thousands of hours contributed showcase the commitment and dedication of our SES volunteers.
“The volunteers of the SES are extraordinary people doing extraordinary things and we thank them all for the sensational contribution they make to each other, the agency, and the Livingstone community.
“Additionally, we acknowledge the commitment, sacrifice of family, friends, and loved ones that stand with and behind the dedicated people in orange.”
Mayor added that this week also marked Get Ready Week, which was a timely reminder to get prepared this storm and cyclone season.
“There are simple steps we can all take to help ensure we are protected against future disasters,” Mayor Ireland said.
“The Bureau of Meteorology has predicted wetter than average conditions this year due to the formation of a La Nina in the tropical Pacific.
“That’s why we’re encouraging residents to come along to Council’s free Get Ready Day on Sunday at Emu Park’s Bell Park, to find out how to prepare their ‘what-if’ plan.
“The free event will include information stalls, emergency personnel and volunteers on site to speak to, demonstrations, as well as free rides and fun activities for the kids as part of the family-fun day.”
For more information on Get Ready Day, please visit https://www.livingstone.qld.gov.au/events/event/311/get-ready-day
To learn more about Council’s Disaster Dashboard, go to https://disaster.livingstone.qld.gov.au/
Get Ready Day
WHEN: Sunday, 17 October, from 9am to 1pm
WHERE: Bell Park, in Emu Park.
SES Certificate Recipients within Livingstone Shire
• Christine Matschoss, Yeppoon SES Group
Christine was presented with this Certificate for special contribution to the State Emergency Service through providing outstanding levels of commitment to the Yeppoon SES Group.
• Jason Newcombe, Yeppoon SES Group
Jason was presented with this Certificate for special contribution to the State Emergency Service through operational preparedness and mentoring capabilities to the Yeppoon SES Group.
Certificates of Appreciation:
• Deborah Mercer, Yeppoon SES Group
For her exemplary service to the community through Volunteer Community Education with the Yeppoon SES Group.
• Troy Sherwood, Yeppoon SES Group
For his continued support provided to the community and the Yeppoon SES Group.