The Minns Labor Government is helping households across NSW take the guess work out of planning for natural disasters thanks to a new preparedness campaign called Get Ready NSW.
Get Ready NSW is the go-to single resource that will guide communities on how to better protect themselves from a range of natural disasters including bushfires, storms and floods.
Designed in partnership between the NSW Reconstruction Authority and NSW Department of Customer Service, in consultation with emergency services, Get Ready NSW will cover a range of scenarios, including:
- Understanding bushfire risk
- Preparing homes for a bushfire season
- Preparing businesses for a bushfire
- Managing pets and livestock
- How to find evacuation centres
- Understanding storm risk
- Preparing homes for a storm
- Information on heatwaves
- Finding support if you are impacted by natural disasters.
Households will also find valuable evacuation advice on Get Ready NSW, including how to create a digital ‘grab bag’ to make accessing important information easier during the recovery process.
The first stage of the campaign kicks off today with the launch of the website, followed later by social media posts, advertisements in regional papers and emails to communities.
The Reconstruction Authority will work with local councils and communities to further develop the campaign next year.
Minister for Emergency Services and Customer Service Jihad Dib said:
“The Get Ready NSW campaign comes on the back of an early start to the bushfire season and with an El Nino weather pattern indicating a hotter, dryer summer, we want households to be prepared early for a wide range of disasters.”
“This initiative will take the guess work out of preparing for a disaster – we don’t want people Googling how to prepare for a natural disaster – we want them to use Get Ready NSW as an important resource.”
“If the worst occurs and you are caught in a disaster, this website will also assist in directing you to the information you need to help you recover. We know people trust nsw.gov.au as a resource for government information, with the website receiving more than 2.3 million visitors a month and this tool will further enhance the site.”
“Natural disasters like bushfires and floods are becoming more frequent, being prepared is easier than you think. You can start by having a conversation with your family and visiting Get Ready NSW.”
