Emergency planning workshop for large animals to be held at Salt Ash Port POPUP - DAupdate Port Stephens Port Stephens News by News Of The Area - Modern Media - November 29, 2024 Some animals are sadly abandoned during emergencies. A COLLABORATIVE emergency planning workshop will take place at Salt Ash on 9 December. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s worth it for your business. Message us. Phone us – (02) 4981 8882. Email us – media@newsofthearea.com.au The free workshop will involve various representatives from NSW Government agencies such as Local Land Services and the NSW Reconstruction Authority along with Port Stephens Council, the Rural Fire Service, NSW Farmers, State Emergency Service, NSW Police and Hunter Horse Haven Inc. “The purpose of the workshop is to assist horse and other large animal owners to plan and prepare for an emergency including fire and flood,” said Hunter Horse Haven President Stephanie Dale. “Attendees will receive a workbook to take notes in and take home to be able to implement their own emergency plan. “Aided by a few videos, the experts will take attendees through the workbook and answer questions during the session, and interaction is encouraged. “Everyone will have a chance to talk to the experts and others about their own property and experiences.” The workshop will be held at Salt Ash Community Hall, 1 Michael Drive, Salt Ash starting at 5:30pm. Register attendance by emailing hunterhorsehavensecretary@gmail.com before 2 December. By Simon EKINS A volunteer learns how to groom a rescued animal. Hunter Horse Haven volunteers have rescued hundreds of animals over the years. Volunteers rescuing horses during flooding in Port Stephens.
