Ready Clarence Valley

Ready Clarence Valley is bringing emergency services, community organisations, government agencies and local businesses together for a day focused on one thing: helping our community be better prepared.

Come along to learn practical skills, ask questions, watch live demonstrations and find out what you can do before an emergency happens.

Saturday 19 September
10am to 3pm
Maclean Showground

FREE community event

Bring the family, have a look around and learn something that could make a real difference when it matters.

What is happening

Ready Clarence Valley is bringing the people who respond, recover and help our communities get back on their feet together at Maclean Showground for one big, hands-on community day.

Emergency Service Displays

See emergency services in action with vehicle & equipment displays. Meet the crews and organisations who respond when we need them most.

Information for natural disasters & emergencies

Learn what to do before floods, fires, storms and other emergencies. Pick up practical tips you can actually use at home

Learn what it takes to volunteer.

Want to get involved? Meet local organisations looking for new members and find out how you can become a volunteer.

Food trucks, entertainment & more!

Grab something from the food trucks and bring the family along for a day of workshops, fun & food.


Workshops & presentations.

This isn't about sitting through lectures on disaster preparedness. It's about seeing how it all works, asking questions, meeting the people behind the uniforms and leaving better prepared than when you arrived.

Want to become part of Ready Clarence Valley

We're also inviting emergency services, community organisations, government agencies, relevant businesses and food vendors to get involved through displays, demonstrations, workshops, presentations and interactive activities.

Maclean Bank Building