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Letter to the editor | Three years since October 2022 floods

By Letter to the Editor

Oct 23, 2025

Floods in Shepparton on Sunday, October 16, 2022, at the Intersection of Hayes St and Wyndham St. Photo by Anna McGuinness

Rowan Farren, Shepparton

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Whether or not you were directly affected by the October 2022 floods, with the third anniversary recently passing since the devastating event, it is an important moment for reflection and ensuring that if the worst happens you and your family are prepared.

Something that our community should be proud of is that when things get rough, we join together to help keep each other above water, both figuratively and in some cases quite literally.

Whether or you’re a part of the emergency response, helping sandbag, or just checking in on your vulnerable neighbours; when disaster strikes, every action helps.

We are privileged to live at the intersection of great natural attractions, and a beautiful landscape. Unfortunately, part of living so close to nature means that natural disasters happen more frequently, which means having a plan is one of the essential parts of life in our region.

Greater Shepparton City Council responded to the floods through partnering with community.

It was an honour to chair the Mooroopna Flood Recovery Committee, and one of the results of the collaboration with groups like ours and others, was the rollout of the 72 Response Plan.

I would highly encourage looking at council’s resources at greatershepparton.com.au/community/emergencies/72-hours or contact Resilience in Recovery on 5832 9700.