| Good afternoon,
We’re experiencing a bushfire crisis that experts have described as “unprecedented”.
Lives have been lost, homes and businesses have been destroyed. Our wildlife and livestock are dying, and thousands of people are stranded or in limbo as fires burn across the country.
But this crisis has also seen Australia and the world dig deep to support those doing it tough. Over the new year period, with your help, $13.3 million was raised for the Australian Red Cross Disaster Relief and Recovery fund.
Australia’s bushfire season is far from over and there’s a long road ahead, but there are ways you can help. In this email you will find tips on how to help frontline services and how to stay up to date with the latest emergency warnings and advice. | | |
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 | | | How you can help with bushfire recovery | | | | Get behind the charities that are supporting our bushfire affected communities. Whether it's the Australian Red Cross, RSPCA or the CFA, every little bit helps. | | | | | | |
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 | | | Your local ABC station is your Emergency Broadcaster | | | | If you’re close to or in an emergency, your local ABC Radio station will provide the latest emergency information and warnings for your area. | | | | | | |
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Would you know how to find us if the power and the internet are down? | | | | We have had so many communities lose power, TV, mobile coverage and internet during these fires. It’s crucial to be prepared and invest in a battery-operated radio and know your local ABC Radio station’s AM or FM frequency. Find the full list of frequencies here. | | | | |
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 | | | Follow these social media accounts for emergency warnings | | | | Follow your local ABC Facebook page and ABC Emergency on Facebook and Twitter for emergency warnings and coverage. | | | | | | |
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 | | | Family member in a bushfire area? Here's how to stay up to date | | | | On the road or worried about friends or family in bushfire areas? The ABC listen app allows you to stream all local ABC Radio stations, including ABC Gippsland and ABC South East NSW which cover current bushfire zones. | | | | | | |
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| | I live in Blue Mts and have Fires Near Me app, but on the volatile days it makes a huge difference to my wellbeing to have a familiar voice in the house with me. |
| | | | --- Margaret | | |
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