January 2015 - Disaster & Emergency Management Conference

herve January 28, 2015 Alert Systems, Australian & New Zealand Disaster and Emergency Management Conference, bushfire, Natural Disasters

Resident turns heat on fire app after Black Hill blaze

Residents in bushfire-prone areas are being reminded never to rely on one channel for emergency information following complaints about details provided by the FireReady smartphone app during this month’s Black Hill blaze. Noel Harvey, who was helping a friend near…

herve January 22, 2015 bushfire, Disaster & Emergency Management Conference, Disaster Risk Reduction, Emergency Management, Natural Disaster Relief and Recovery

New study shows bushfire risk rising for Yarra Ranges towns

NEW research has shown Yarra Ranges towns are likely to face an increased risk of major bushfires in the coming years, as authorities warn residents to start planning for the worst. The Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning’s strategic…

herve January 15, 2015 Australian & New Zealand Disaster and Emergency Management Conference

How do we prevent, prepare, respond and recover from disasters and emergencies in 2015?

How do we prevent, prepare, respond and recover from disasters and emergencies in 2015? The Program Committee would like to offer you the opportunity to showcase your new research, project or case study at the Australian & New Zealand Disaster…

herve January 13, 2015 Disaster, Social Media

Is social media responsible for your safety during a disaster?

By Andrew Quodling, Queensland University of Technology and Emma Potter, Queensland University of Technology Given the popularity of Facebook and Twitter, it’s not surprising so many people use social media in crises such as floods, fires and earthquakes. Facebook has…