How much damage can a cyclone do?
The amount of damage to buildings and landscape caused by a cyclone depends on - Cyclone classification (wind speed) Building classification Building condition Surrounding terrain, buildings and vegetation Speed of the cyclone The cyclone season runs from November to...
What are the basic needs of survival?
Whether you are surviving in the wilderness or day to day in the city you have the same basic survival needs as laid out in Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs. In order to thrive in any situation, the basic needs have to be met first which includes Physiological needs and...
How to prepare an emergency kit for the Townsville region
Identifying and understanding the disaster risks in the Townsville region will help you identify what to put in your emergency kit and how long the kit has to last. The Townsville region includes areas around Ingham, Ayr, Home Hill, Giru, and the northern...
How to build an essential emergency kit
Why do I need an Emergency kit? Having a good set of Emergency kits will make facing a disaster a lot easier. By having a set of checklist for each emergency kit you will be better prepared, not relying on your memory and be more self-sufficient after the disaster,...
Tips to survive Christmas
We all need some tips to survive Christmas. Christmas can be a stressful time of year with trying to manage the budget, family, food and everything else that is associated with Christmas. The one time of the year your whole family decides to get together, eat, drink...
How to survive a heatwave
Heading into Summer usually sees different parts of the country facing heatwave conditions at various times of the season. Depending on the weather conditions it can be a taxing time even fatal. Following some simple guidelines can make surviving a heatwave at lot...