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Summer is officially here and while it may not feel like it in many parts of the country, we've got all the details you need to continue to be prepared. The Bureau of Meteorology has predicted that summer is going to be wet and cool for some with the risk of continued flooding and hot and sunny for others as bushfire risk increases.
You can find out about your state's summer outlook here and keep reading for information about how to stay connected to your emergency broadcaster, the ABC. | | |
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 There is a lot of information out there about how to deal with floods, bushfires, storms and heat waves. ABC Emergency is a great resource with information about how to plan for all of these, what to do during and after and also includes emergency warnings from across the country in one place. What do the different emergency terms mean? This article is a great place to start or to re-familiarise yourself with the different alerts and warnings. Did you know that fire danger ratings and bushfire warnings are changing across Australia to become more consistent? We've got a guide explaining the changes here. |
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 One of the best things about summer is visiting friends and family or getting out and exploring everything Australia has to offer. Many of us will be taking road trips during this time and while it's not nice to think about, it's really important to plan for an emergency while you're travelling away from home or through unfamiliar surroundings. This includes having an emergency-ready kit packed in your car with everything you might need in case the worst happens and wild weather changes your holiday plans. Read this guide to packing an emergency kit here and download the ABC listen app for access to local ABC Radio wherever you are. |
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| ABC Radio provides the latest updates throughout emergencies.
Download the ABC listen app and “favourite” your local ABC Radio station so you can tune in and listen on the go. | | DOWNLOAD NOW | |
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 | Tips for emergency food prep |
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For many of us, floods, storms and cyclones mean we need to have the house stocked with food in case you're unable to leave the house. It's recommended to have enough food on hand for each member of your family for at least three days. You need to plan for food to make without power, but it doesn't have to be all baked beans and tuna! This interview with Outback Pantry author Lynton Tapp shares great tips about preparing food to have on hand during an emergency. While he discusses cyclone kits, it's relevant to anyone who needs to have surplus food on hand. |
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Prepare kids for emergencies |
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| There's a lot we need to do to be prepared for extreme weather events and it's important to prepare children too. But how do we talk to them without scaring them too much? | | TIPS FROM ABC KIDS | |
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| Don't forget about your furry, feathered and scaly friends when preparing! This article takes you through what you need to know about keeping pets safe in an emergency. | | READ HERE | |
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 | Updates on your smart speaker |
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If you have an Amazon Alexa enabled device, you can use the ABC Emergency skill which allows you to get a quick update on fires, floods or storms near you. You can ask "Alexa, are there any emergencies near me?" for the latest information and warnings. |
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| After you've experienced a disaster there is so much to work through. After the Disaster is a podcast that offers practical tips and evidence-based advice. | | LISTEN HERE |
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Recovering after an emergency |
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| Living through a natural disaster or emergency can be a terrifying, anxious, and heartbreaking experience. It's different for everyone, but we've put together a short guide about moving through the recovery stage. | | READ HERE | |
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