Post by remnantprep on Nov 19, 2014 17:56:12 GMT 10
www.news.com.au/technology/environment/natural-disasters-australia-has-a-major-blind-spot-when-it-comes-to-catastrophic-events/story-e6frflp0-1227128380426
These two passages stand out hey!
For people in flood-prone areas, knowing the local history of flooding is crucial. Authorities also recommend families prepare an emergency kit that can sustain at family for at least 72 hours, keep outside drains free of debris and investigate ways to make homes more flood resistant.
Dr Barnes said there needed to be a better balance for funding between response and recovery efforts, and funding for prevention and preparation.
“The challenge is to think of response and recovery, while thinking about prevention and preparedness at the same time. It about how to balance the prep and planning side and empowering communities and assisting them to help themselves and improve their resilience.” (love this bit!)
These two passages stand out hey!
For people in flood-prone areas, knowing the local history of flooding is crucial. Authorities also recommend families prepare an emergency kit that can sustain at family for at least 72 hours, keep outside drains free of debris and investigate ways to make homes more flood resistant.
Dr Barnes said there needed to be a better balance for funding between response and recovery efforts, and funding for prevention and preparation.
“The challenge is to think of response and recovery, while thinking about prevention and preparedness at the same time. It about how to balance the prep and planning side and empowering communities and assisting them to help themselves and improve their resilience.” (love this bit!)