Australia is currently being ravaged by bushfires, once again. Donate to these organizations that are working to help victims and put out the fires.
Australia’s Black Summer Bushfires in 2019-2020 took a terrible toll in terms of lives and livelihoods. 33 people were killed. The fires burned more than 3,000 houses and 17 million hectares of land, and also caused the death of over one billion animals. Many communities lost all power ...
N95 masks can protect the wearer fromfine particlesin bushfire smoke, but their use is a bit complicated when it comes to kids. Most young children won't be able tofit properlyinto an N95 mask, or won't tolerate the tight fit for long periods. Also, their smaller airways make it harder...
Devastating bushfires have been spreading across Australia for months, and they show no signs of slowing down. Millions of acres have burned, destroying about 2,000 homes and killing at least 25 people. It is estimated that more than half a billion wild animals have perished in the flames ...
The most common cause of power outages in Australia is severe weather, such as storms and high winds. Other causes include faults in the electricity network, damaged equipment, and bushfires. 1. Severe Weather Severe weather is the most common cause of electricity outages in Australia. Storms ...
South Australia’s Country Fire Service collects credit card donations on their website. The CFS provides financial assistance to volunteer firefighters in the state, where two people have died in the bushfires. The Queensland government has partnered with nonprofit GIVIT to collect donations via cred...
Twelve participants were responsible for horses/ponies. Prior to the fires, 8% had a written bushfire plan, 75% had a mental plan and 17% had no plan. When first aware of the fire, one person arranged for the safety of their horses and only two relocated their horses. Overall, horse ...
People living in Australia are highly exposed to risks from extreme weather events including floods, bushfires and tropical cyclones. Communication is crucial in emergencies, to prepare for risks, warn people, reduce impacts, save lives and increase resilience. Social media has become increasingly ...
If you live in a flood zone, you'll need to prepare for floods. If you live in (or near) the bush, learn what to do during a bushfire. Other emergencies could include severe thunderstorms or extreme heatwaves. Does the emergency typically require you to shelter in place (stay at home...
On 1 January, the air in Canberra was the worst of any city in the world. With unprecedented bush fires raging nearby, a thick blanket of smoke smothered Australia’s capital for weeks, sending a surge of residents to the hospital with breathing problems. The toxic haze got so bad that ...