Communities that are prepared for disaster are generally better equipped to cope and rebound
So where do we start?
In the past, events such as drought and bushfire were considered a normal part of life, however the increasing severity and complexity of events – combined with more fragmented societies, volatile climate, an increased focus on wellbeing, fewer people volunteering, and information overload – mean that communities need a simple way to plan and respond to disasters.
This website provides information and resources to help communities and councils to understand the planning, preparation, response and recovery process and what to think about when preparing for disasters.
Information provided here reflects community feedback from a series of workshops with Councils, emergency response agencies and community members across the Northern and Yorke region of South Australia.
It’s what you told us you need: local, practical, collaborative
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read the handbook
Read the handbook, it’s a good overview of the things you might need to consider when preparing your community for disasters, critical incidents and other emergencies.
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Think & Prepare
Each page on this website has information to help you think about and prepare for disasters.
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Dive deeper
Volunteer - one of the best things you can do!
Useful apps
Alert SA
BOM
Be Informed
SA Fires
CFS Scan
Live pager feed for CFS, MFS, SA Ambulance Service, SES and Medstar
