Hurricane Irma nursing home deaths shows stark dilemma of whether to stay put or evacuate
Evacuating nursing home residents during a disaster can be even more dangerous than staying put.
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Seven ways to protect your pets in an emergency
In the wake of natural disasters, pets are be stranded, lost or abandoned. There are simple guidelines that can help keep your whole family safe.
In cities and on ranches, planning is key to protect animals during disasters
During Hurricane Katrina in 2005, some people died rather than evacuating without their pets. Now emergency managers are required to include animals in their response plans.
Public libraries can (literally) serve as a shelter from the storm
With a little advance planning and creativity, librarians can help keep kids and teens busy and safe during emergencies.
Older victims of Hurricane Harvey may need special attention as Texas recovers
Evacuations and disruptions to health care during and after disasters like Hurricane Harvey are serious threats for older adults, who may need support well after relief operations end.
Disasters can harm older adults long after storms have passed
New research shows that older people are especially at risk during and after natural disasters, and may need medical help or other support well after relief operations end.
Creating a high-speed internet lane for emergency situations
A new data management system can give emergency responders a fast lane on the internet to help speed rescue efforts after a disaster.
Can we blame climate change for thunderstorm asthma?
Irrespective of whether climate change contributed to the thunderstorm in Melbourne last week, we can be sure Australia’s climate projections herald new risks to health that cannot be ignored.
It’s not just about Melbourne: why we need a national approach to ‘thunderstorm asthma’
Melbourne's recent thunderstorm asthma event caught services by surprise. So, is it time for a national health protection agency to coordinate our public health response?
Thousands of people didn’t evacuate before Hurricane Matthew. Why not?
Why do some people evacuate ahead of disasters while others stay put? The rising death toll from Hurricane Matthew shows that often the poor and vulnerable are least able to move.
Explainer: how to prepare for a tsunami
We can't predict or prevent tsunamis you can improve your chances of staying safe by understanding the risk, being prepared and acting quickly when disaster strikes.
When disaster-response apps fail
The solution to emergency communications: redundancy, redundancy, redundancy.
Cities can prepare for hurricane season by reforming shortsighted and outdated laws
As Atlantic hurricane season opens on June 1, eastern U.S. cities can prepare by updating laws, codes and ordinances that hamper rebuilding after storms.
Future bushfires will be worse: we need to adapt now
The Christmas Day fires that struck the Victorian town of Wye River are an example of how to get emergency responses right.
Expectations and harsh reality: why bushfire warnings fail
Why do people still die in bushfires? Recent fires have triggered a debate about emergency warnings.
Crisis communication: saving time and lives in disasters through smarter social media
When disaster strikes, more people than ever are turning to social media to find out if they're in danger. But Australian emergency services need to work together more to learn what works to save lives.
As Papua New Guinea faces worsening drought, a past disaster could save lives
Papua New Guinea is now facing a drought and frosts that look set to be worse than 1997, when hundreds of people died. So how can memories of 1997 save lives over the next few months?
How maths can help us fight infectious diseases
Mathematicians are a secret weapon when it comes to preparing for outbreaks of diseases like Ebola.
Bright Spark saves lives: finding order in the chaos of bushfires
Bushfires can be deadly and destroy homes and properties. But knowing where they are likely to spread next can help emergency services.
Popular friends on social media can help save you from disasters
You may think your social media friends are only good for keeping you up with all the latest gossip and trends but research published today has found they can also help save you in the event of any natural…
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Clinical Associate Professor of Nursing, University of Michigan
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Director, CSIRO Digital Productivity and Services Flagship, CSIRO
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Professor, Creative Industries, Queensland University of Technology
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Professor of Media and Communications, Queensland University of Technology
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Professor of Respiratory Medicine, South Western Sydney Clinical School, UNSW
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Principal Research Scientist, Fluid Dynamics, CSIRO
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Research Manager, CSIRO
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Research Team Leader, Bushfire Behaviour and Risks, CSIRO
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Professor, Computer Networking and Telecommunications, University of Salford
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Seth Bonder Collegiate Professor of Engineering, University of Michigan
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Senior Researcher, Data61
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Sessional Academic/Research Assistant, Queensland University of Technology
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Research Professor, Sokoine University of Agriculture
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PhD candidate researching governance of social media platforms, Queensland University of Technology
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Principal Lecturer in Public Service Management, Programme Director, Nottingham Trent University
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