Hawkesbury River community threatened by fires and floods works on emergency plan
ABC"Forgotten" residents living on the Hawkesbury River are often cut off physically and technologically when natural disasters strike, so they are working with organisations to improve their preparedness and resilience. Key points: Isolated areas on the river often struggle to access phone reception, fuel and food when disasters strike Spencer residents are working with organisations to fix problems and improve preparations There are concerns the ageing population is vulnerable and some locals are mentally drained Within the past 18 months, Spencer and surrounding areas have been threatened by fire and twice affected by floods. Groups helping river communities Since the fires, River Cares has formed new and stronger connections with a range of community, emergency and government organisations to help them improve the region's disaster preparations, response and recovery. Ms Downham said Colin Lynch, a welfare coordinator for the NSW Department of Communities and Justice Disaster Welfare Unit, had been particularly helpful in developing a community emergency management plan.
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