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The vital volunteer roles you never hear about during emergencies

Why your skills might be vital during the next disaster season.

Victorian SES volunteers looking at a map of Melbourne.

Disability and disaster — a guide to help you plan and stay safe

If you are one of the 5.5 million Australians living with a disability, you are potentially more vulnerable to disaster risk. Use this guide and start your emergency planning now. 

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Your mobile phone could help save your life. Here's how

Anyone could be caught in a disaster — and most of us carry something in our pocket that could help us stay safe, or even alive, when it strikes.

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How to care for your children before, during and after an emergency

Enduring a disaster can be traumatic for anyone, and children often need extra care, practically and emotionally. Here are some ideas for how you can help.

A mother hugs two young boys to her waist.

BTN takes a look at SES rescues

When severe weather hits, many turn to the SES. This video from ABC Behind The News is great way to show young people what the SES does and just how important volunteers are during severe weather.

A group of six SES volunteers in personal protective uniforms, gather in a circle to discuss plans on a sunny day.

Disasters and Domestic Violence — ways you can help

Family and domestic violence incidents increase after a disaster. Here are some things you can do to support someone if you think they are a victim.

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How to listen to ABC Radio in an emergency

Stay informed in an emergency, set your local ABC radio station in the ABC listen app, and find the frequency on your battery-powered radio.

A roadside sign displaying the radio frequency for local ABC Emergency broadcasts in the Bega area.

In the News

Flooded residents welcome call to be included should another disaster strike

Riverland resident Mike Fuller is pleased to see government agencies have admitted some faults, particularly in sourcing local knowledge, when managing major River Murray flooding.

a man in a blue formal shirt sitting at a park bench with a body of water behind him

Source: ABC RiverlandTopic: Floods

'Great Australian fence hunt' underway as western Queensland rebuilds

Floodwater has receded and paddocks are drying across western Queensland, revealing thousands of kilometres of damage that will take years to rebuild.

A person tries to pick up a fence that is leaning over in a big puddle.

Source: ABC RuralTopic: Floods

What do you do when your town is destroyed? Ask locals in Mirboo North

When a ferocious storm tore through this small Gippsland town, residents did not wait for government help to rebuild — they helped themselves. Here's how they did it.      

trees on roof of house with holes

Source: StatelineTopic: Regional Communities

SA government agencies 'fell short' in flood response, report finds

A damning report reviewing one of South Australia's worst natural disasters in the state's history reflects on how some government agencies could have improved their response.

A red and white sign reads '2022/23 flood level' with an arrow pointing down to a red line, a dirt levee is behind it

Source: ABC RiverlandTopic: Floods

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