As many communities are taking it into their own hands to rescue stranded residents in the current devastating floods, Australian Opposition Leader Anthony Albanese said civilians should be given training to provide emergency disaster support. “I met people in Queensland who jumped in their dinghy, were going around rescuing people off the top floor of…
Emergency Disaster Training for Civilians Worth Considering: Australian Labor Leader
Australian Floods a National Emergency
Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison will declare the flooding disaster in northern New South Wales (NSW) a national emergency. Morrison will make the announcement on Wednesday during a visit to Lismore, one of the most affected towns and currently undergoing clean up and recovery. This is the first time the national emergency powers, established after…
Australian Defence Force Boosts Flood Support
The Australian Defence Force (ADF) is ramping up support for flood-affected communities along the Australian east coast as residents criticise the government for not providing enough help. The ADF will more than double the number of personnel on the ground, from around 2,300 to 5,000 over the week, who will help with rescues, dropping off…
NSW Rain Emergency: Key Facts and Figures
KEY FACTS AND FIGURES FROM THE NSW RAIN EMERGENCY * More than 18,000 people have been told to evacuate * 15,000 people are on standby to do the same * 870 flood rescues to early Tuesday, after 9700 calls for help * More than 200 schools closed * Rains not expected to ease until Wednesday….
Hundreds of Homes Inundated, Thousands Evacuated in Aussie Floods
Flooding rains continue to wreak havoc in the state of New South Wales (NSW) with the Bureau of Meteorology predicting the deluge will continue until Wednesday. Hundreds of homes have been inundated and many thousands of people have been evacuated as rivers swell and break their banks. More than 18,000 people have been told to…
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