58% of Australians expect to be impacted by heatwaves in the coming 12 months, this number is more than double 5 years ago (25%). 34% of Australians are worried about being impacted by bushfires compared to 26% five years ago. 43% of Australians are concerned about the impact of floods and heavy rain over the next 12 months compared to 29% in 2018. 38% of Australians expect to be impacted by major power outages (lasting 4 hours or longer) versus 26% five years ago. Australian Red Cross is calling for all Australians to get prepared this Emergency Ready Week after new data shows despite a growing concern for of disasters and emergencies, only 10 per cent of people are taking steps to actively get ready.

https://www.miragenews.com/australians-neglect-emergency-prep-amid-rising-1085915/

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