AUSTRALIAN Red Cross is lending its support to the flood-hit Riverland community.

“Trained staff and volunteers are working with the community, from primary school students to vulnerable community members, to ensure they are preparing themselves and taking steps to look after their wellbeing during a time of high stress,” an Australian Red Cross spokesperson said.

The spokesperson said Red Cross teams are:

qRunning the group’s Pillowcase emergency preparedness program in seven primary schools in the area.

qCalling vulnerable community members to complete wellbeing checks, encouraging them to take steps to prepare before the emergency impacts them. Information gathered in these calls also helps assist Red Cross and other agencies with response planning.

qPreparing to support the community as they access relief centres as they open.

Staff are available at the Berri office at 2A Ahern Street, Monday to Friday, for community members to visit to get further information and support face to face.