Are you a decision maker involved in planning/preparing/responding to severe weather? We need your help. A survey is now open to understand where you get your info and what you need to know before/during severe weather. Learn more and complete the survey: bit.ly/43SOyek

It is exciting to launch our Biennial Research Plan to guide future natural hazard research directions. Natural Hazards Research Australia

Latest Natural Hazards Research Australia webinar. Watch online if you missed it. youtu.be/uzDhfeHWUqQ

PREPARE TO LEAVE - Tara - fire as at 2:22pm Sunday, 25 June 2023. For all current warnings, updates and mapping go to qfes.qld.gov.au/Current-Incide….

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FRS Technical Rescue Firefighters recently spent the day at Kangaroo Point brushing up on their vertical rescue skills. Our crews participate in training workshops like this year-round to ensure they’re up to the task in the event of an emergency.

The recording of this webinar is now up on our YouTube channel for those interested in understanding what community members experienced during the eastern Australia floods between Jan-July 2022. youtube.com/watch?v=uzDhfe…

Don't miss out on our early bird offer for #AFAC23 before it closes 30 June. Join us in Brisbane to build connections and hear from some of our sector's leading experts and researchers. Learn more and register here: bit.ly/3leLYu7

We would like to extend our thanks to our hosts for #AFAC23 – Queensland Government, @QldFES and Queensland Environment. We look forward to being with them in Brisbane next month! Learn more about #AFAC23 and register here:

It's #WorldDrowningPreventionDay and reducing the risk of flood-related deaths is a key goal of our research. The CRC's Flood Risk Communication project released ready-to-use practice briefs that summarise findings for practitioners. Download them here: bnhcrc.com.au/resources/prac…

Expressions of Interest are now open for a project that will identify and define landscape dryness thresholds for bushfires. Submissions close 5pm AEST, Wed 6 Sept. Blythe McLennan is hosting an online briefing at 12pm Wed 16 Aug for more detail. Find out more: bit.ly/478JK6D

Northern Tasmania, were you flooded in October last year? We’re conducting critical research with University of Tasmania & Macquarie University for SES Tasmania. If you were affected by #tasfloods it would be valuable to hear about your experience through our questionnaire bit.ly/Tasfloods2022

For the rest of the week, we are at #AFAC23 as the Research Partner! Our CEO Andrew Gissing opened the Research and Innovation Day: "Research and innovation have never been more important in supporting us to confront our challenges - if you're a changemaker, you're in the right room."

Visitor Registration for the 25th edition of Intersec 2024 is now live! Join us from 16 - 18 January at Dubai World Trade Centre. 📷 Register Now: bit.ly/45OUJQZ #intersecexpo #25YearsOfIntersec

Our Brisbane Node is growing with the addition of two new staff, Naomi Westwood and Lina Wood. Learn more about Naomi and Lina: naturalhazards.com.au/news-and-event…

One registration. 5 dynamic sectors. Your one-stop all things fire, security & safety is right here at Intersec 2024! 📷 Register Now: bit.ly/3rT8QXg

Were you living in the Dandenong Ranges during the June 2021 storm? Our research team at Deakin University are seeking input via an online survey and community forum. 🗓️The community forum in Olinda is being held 11 November. Learn more: naturalhazards.com.au/news-and-event……

You have until this Friday 10 November to submit before the EOI closes! Learn more below 👇

AFAC has released the Seasonal Bushfire Outlook for summer 2023. The #BushfireOutlook is a strong reminder to communities and businesses across the country to prepare for bushfire. See the Seasonal Bushfire Outlook for summer on the AFAC website: afac.com.au/auxiliary/publ…

Heads up Canberra, it's possible we could see thunderstorms in the Canberra region on Wednesday and Thursday. Bureau of Meteorology Australian Capital Territory and ACT Emergency Services Agency is closely monitoring the weather situation. We know that some properties may have outstanding damage from last Friday's