How People and the Community Helped
Responses to the Black Saturday bushfires included instant community response, donations, and international aid efforts. People in the community helped by comforting others who had lost something just like them and each individual provided support and aid to those who were injured and helped clear remains. Donations were accepted, which helped towards the regaining of each person. |
Preparation and Prevention Methods and What You Can Do to Reduce Bushfires
The most important lesson learnt from the Black Saturday Bushfires is bushfire preparation should not be disregarded. Home-owners should take a number of steps to get their home ready for these unexpected disasters, as well as expected or likely ones. Steps that home-owners should look at setting bushfire preparation for their homes which include:
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How are Geography Scientists Improving Estimates of Bushfires Occurring
Every day during the fire season, the Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) determines an outlook of the Fire Danger Index (FDI) by taking into account the predicted weather including relative humidity, wind speed, temperature, and dryness of vegetation. On the highest risk days, residents are suggested to evacuate the likely affected areas. |