Once a year, the Somerset Prepared partnership comes together with local people to celebrate Somerset’s community emergency volunteers, with workshops, presentations and equipment demos.
During the Covid pandemic, these events were held online. In 2022, the partnership is returning to a face-to-face event, where communities can come together to share knowledge, hear inspiring speakers, and participate in hands-on workshops. Videos and resources are still available via the Somerset Prepared YouTube Channel! and via the links below.
The next Community Resilience Day will be held at Bridgwater Rugby Club on 6th November 2024, from 10am – 4pm. The day will feature presentations and interactive workshops covering a range of topics on emergency resilience. Go away armed with knowledge and practical information on preparing your community for all kinds of emergencies. Organisations including Somerset Rivers Authority, the Environment Agency and the Ambulance Service and others will be in attendance to provide information and demonstrate resilience equipment. There will be opportunities for networking and a complimentary lunch will be provided! Full details will be available soon, but bookings (free) can already be made via Eventbrite.
At the annual event, the Somerset Prepared Community Resilience Awards are presented, recognising individuals and groups that have gone above and beyond to help their community to be better prepared for emergencies. As well as finding further details about the Awards, you can also nominate an individual or a group via this page. Details of the previous winners can be found by selecting the relevant year below.
