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Disasters and You
Up one level"Disasters are life changing events out of the control of individuals. Disasters are daunting and hard to comprehend but with the right advice and by taking appropriate action you can increase your chances of survival. Don't be scared, be prepared.
- Community Safety by System Administrator — last modified 2006-08-25 08:30
- Safety from emergencies is highly valued by individuals and essential to the fabric of society. There are many factors that contribute to our personal safety. Community Safety is one approach gaining ground as a way of improving our personal safety and reducing risk impact. Starting as it does at the local level, community safety has important consequences for overall disaster resilience.
- Before a Disaster by System Administrator — last modified 2006-08-25 08:30
- Typically, disasters are events out of our direct control, but even so, any positive action that we can take before it happens will be significant in reducing the impact, personally, to our families and to the community.
- During a Disaster by System Administrator — last modified 2006-08-25 08:30
- When a disaster strikes is too late to start planning, but there are still things that you can do to improve your chances of survival.
- After a Disaster by System Administrator — last modified 2006-08-25 08:30
- After a disaster, the world that may have seemed unchangeable may be unrecognisable. Landmarks may have been removed, personal effects lost, friends killed, employers destroyed, services non-existent and the population deeply affected. You or your family may be injured or displaced.
- Common Reactions by System Administrator — last modified 2006-08-25 08:30
- Common Feelings, Common Symptoms, Children's Reactions, & Adjusting to the Experience
- Financial Support by System Administrator — last modified 2006-08-25 08:31
- Following a natural disaster, financial support is available from the State and Commonwealth government. The aim of these programs is to get individuals, families, business and communities back on their feet as soon as practicable without substituting for insurance or mitigation.
- Advice for Business by System Administrator — last modified 2006-08-25 08:31
- Disasters affect businesses and primary producers. Not just directly but by affecting employees, customers, suppliers, markets and essential services. There are many useful strategies available for the likely hazards in your area that will help reduce losses and get you going again sooner. Before a Disaster: Preventative Planning, During a disaster: Activate the disaster plan, & After a disaster.
- State Emergency Relief Fund by felix — last modified 2006-08-25 08:31
