Are you prepared for disaster this summer season?

Australia has a long history of natural hazards and disasters such as heatwaves, bushfires, droughts, floods, severe storms and tropical cyclones. These are becoming more frequent and intense in part due to climate change. Beyond natural disasters, other emergency situations can have a devastating impact on businesses and communities, including terrorism, biological events such as pandemics, technological and other man-made disasters like cyber attacks.

Disasters and emergencies can directly impact our homes, businesses, roads, stock, essential services (power, water, internet, telecoms) and the economy. Indirect effects of disasters can be as damaging and are often far reaching (e.g. supply chain, workforce, delayed consults, surgeries & screenings, longer term mental health issues, tourism and social impacts like education). Find out how you can get ready and be prepared.