By Parker McKenzie
Kalorama Fire Brigade will host a catch-up session with the local community on Sunday 19 June, one year on from the storms which devasted the area.
Held on the corner of Ridge Road and Falls Road, residents will have the chance to chat and catch up with local brigade members who assisted through the June 9 storm weather event in 2021 between 1pm and 5pm.
Kalorama Fire Brigade Captain Bill Robinson said the local area was one of the worst-hit in the 2021 storm event.
“While we are not directly involved in the recovery process, the clean-up continues and is expected to take some time,” he said.
“For us, it’s about ensuring we continue to engage with our local community and maintain those strong relationships we have built.”
With the event happening just over a year after the devastating June storms, residents in Kalorama and Mt Dandenong will have the opportunity to meet and discuss with the fire brigade.
“The Fire Brigade Catch Up on June 19 is one of many opportunities to engage directly with our community and to see how everyone is feeling one year on from the storms,” Mr Robinson said.
“It also gives us a chance to educate the community about potential fire risks this winter, such as heaters and chimneys.”
Coffee and snacks will be supplied.
