Tag: Community Preparedness
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Fighting Floods: What Actually Works for Preparedness
Rising Flood Risk and Real-World Lessons Weekend storms and flooding across New South Wales have underscored a harsh reality: extreme weather is becoming more frequent, and being prepared can mean the difference between safety and danger. The NSW State Emergency Service (SES) responded to more than 1,600 incidents across the state, a figure that highlights…
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Tropical Storm Gorio: A Nation on Alert
On a quiet Monday morning, the serene Philippine landscape was soon to be disrupted by the latest weather news from the state weather agency. The announcement confirmed that a severe tropical storm had officially entered the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR), promptly named ‘Gorio’. This marked it as the second storm to lash the country…