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Join us for the first ALARM Midlands event of 2024. Matt Hardwick from Zurich Municipal will start the day off with a bitesize session on risk related topics raised by members at the September 2023 ALARM Midlands event. Helen Chadwick, Station Manager at Staffordshire Fire & Rescue Service will provide first hand experience of dealing with wildfires, an increasing risk of a changing climate. Sticking to this theme, Peter Grocock and Aidan Kerr will look at the challenges posed by climate change, and the possible solutions. We will round up the day with an extended lunch and networking session, an excellent opportunity to catch up with colleagues, members, and sponsors.
Thursday 8 February
10am – 10.45am
Session 1 - Risk bitesize tips & tricks
Session 1 - Risk bitesize tips & tricks
Session
Looking back, Matt's journey with risk started as a child when he pushed the boundaries set by his parents. Risk management can be confusing and at times frustrating but a necessary topic. So often we hear of examples of how to create buy-in from senior officers to the merit of risk management. Within this session, Matt and Harvin will consider ways of promoting engagement of risk and how to make it interesting including a look at risk appetite – understanding the terms used and how to implement proportionally within our organisations.
Speakers
Matthew Hardwick
Harvin Kaur
10.45am – 11.30am
Session 2 - Wildfires: Loss of green belt land, open space risk and insurance implications
Session 2 - Wildfires: Loss of green belt land, open space risk and insurance implications
Session
Focusing on the critical impact of wildfires on the UK landscape. Helen will delve into the loss of green belt land and open spaces, focusing on the potential ramifications for rural urban interface. Exploring the interconnected challenges, Helen's talk will address the strategic measures to mitigate wildfire risks and safeguarding communities. Attendees can expect insights into the regional context, emphasizing the need for collaborative approaches to enhance preparedness, response, and recovery strategies in the face of evolving wildfire threats on UK soil.Speakers
Helen Chadwick
12pm – 12.45pm
Session 3 - Climate change
Session 3 - Climate change
Session
Climate change is a reality that the world is facing. Alongside mitigation efforts to keep to the global target of an increase of 1.5 degrees, it is crucial to both understand the risk presented by the changing climate, and identify the steps that can be taken to adapt to that risk.
Understanding the complex relationship between our climate and the impacts on the ground - whether it is the sort of flooding we have seen this winter or extreme heat in the summer - is the key to driving resilience at the household, community and national level.
Speakers
Peter Grocock
Aidan Kerr
Helen Chadwick
Peter Grocock
Matthew Hardwick
Harvin Kaur
Aidan Kerr
