Cool Australia and the Australian Institute for Disaster Resilience (AIDR) provide resources to help young people understand hazards and what can be done to reduce their risk. The lessons aim to build resilience in young people, helping them to cope better before, during and after a natural hazard or disaster occurs.
Bushfires are unpredictable and happen every year.
While the 2019/2020 bushfire season has seen WA firefighters deployed interstate to assist with catastrophic fire conditions, those back home have been kept busy too, with multiple fires impacting the Western Australian community.
Emergency WA
Emergency WA provides people with alerts and warnings for bushfire, storm, cyclone, flood, earthquake and tsunami, as well as today’s Fire Danger Rating. Knowing where to find correct information when you need it, could save lives.
Bushfire Survival Plans
Bushfires happen every year. The single biggest killer is indecision. To survive a bushfire, you must be prepared to make your own decisions. If you live near bush, bushfire is a real threat to you and your family.
Visit 5 Minute Fire Chat, to prepare your bushfire survival plan.
Emergency Kits
Putting together an emergency kit can help young people and their families prepare for an emergency. Emergency kits provide essential items for families during or after a natural hazard such as bushfire, storm, cyclone and flood.
Useful Videos/Links (Bushfire):
DFES recommends families have a Home Fire Escape Plan and practise it at least twice a year. In all fire emergencies, young people should know how to call Triple Zero (000) and be prepared to tell the operator their name, address and nearest cross street.
The Home Fire Safety excursion is available at the DFES Education and Heritage Centre during each school term. Bookings are essential.
The excursion runs for 90 minutes and the following sessions are available for bookings on Tuesdays and Wednesdays only:
Morning: 10:15am to 11:45am
Afternoon: 12:30pm to 2:00pm
Students learn about:
The visit includes a tour of the engine room and fire gallery, dressing up as a firefighter whilst exploring a fire truck and its equipment. There is a group photo opportunity, so make sure you bring a camera!
Students are encouraged to return to school and draw their own Home Fire Escape Plan which they will take home and practise with their families.
Australia has a history of floods, causing devastating human and economic impact. This video provides three steps to stay safe in and around flood waters.
DFES - Flood
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National Flood Warning Service - Rainfall and River Information
Dangerous storms are the most common natural hazard in Australia, with tornados, lightning, hail, flash flooding and gale force winds causing widespread destruction to the southern half of WA. This video provides four steps to help you prepare for and stay safe during storm season.
DFES – Severe Storm
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The North West coast of Australia is tropical cyclone prone. Cyclones can be frightening, causing injury, loss of life and major structural damage, disrupting utility services and communications. This video provides four steps to help you prepare for and stay safe during a tropical cyclone.
DFES - Cyclone
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DFES - Earthquake
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DFES - Tsunami
Here you will find:
Joint Australian Tsunami Warning Centre
Tsunami: The Ultimate Guide
