Be Prepared
Research has shown that preparing an emergency plan and kits will ensure that, in the event of a disaster, your outcomes will be better and you will be less stressed. One of the best plans to complete is the Red Cross RediPlan.
Eurobodalla Preparedness Guide
The Eurobodalla Preparedness Guide assists you with starting your emergency plan and what to do during an emergency. It has a magnet so that you can place it on your fridge.
The Eurobodalla Preparedness Guide is available as a printable PDF.
Why It’s Important to Download Emergency Preparedness Apps Before Summer in Australia
As Australia moves into the summer months, the risk of bushfires, heatwaves, storms, and floods increases dramatically. Having emergency preparedness apps downloaded and set up on your phone can literally save lives. Here’s why:
1. Real-Time Alerts
Apps like Fires Near Me (NSW RFS), BOM, or Live Traffic send instant warnings and updates about traffic conditions, fires, floods, and severe weather in your area. These alerts are often faster and more detailed than radio or TV broadcasts.
2. Location-Based Safety Information
Emergency apps use your GPS location to show exactly what’s happening near you — including evacuation zones, road closures, and safe shelters. This is crucial if you’re travelling or in an unfamiliar area.
3. Preparedness Resources
Apps like the Red Cross Get Ready app provide checklists, survival plans, and emergency contact guides, helping you and your family prepare before a disaster strikes — not during one.
4. Reduced Reliance on Social Media
During emergencies, misinformation can spread quickly. Official apps deliver verified, government-sourced information, ensuring you act on reliable advice.
5. Works Even with Limited Connectivity
Some emergency apps can still display critical information offline if you’ve already downloaded alerts or maps — vital in areas with poor reception.
6. Peace of Mind for Families and Communities
By encouraging everyone in your household or workplace to download these apps, you help create a connected and resilient community that can respond quickly and safely.
Recommended Apps
Download these Apps to your phone from Apple Play or Android Play Store:
NSW: Fires Near Me NSW / Hazards Near Me
Emergency Plus: helps people call the right emergency number and provide their exact location in an emergency.
ABC Radio: ABC Radio South Coast gives reliable news and updates locally on the South Coast. The website is also full of tips and useful information.
Live Traffic: provides real-time information about road conditions, incidents, and disruptions to help drivers plan their routes and travel safely.
BOM: provides national weather information, including hourly and 7-day forecasts, weather maps, and active warnings.
GET Prepared (Red Cross): helps you create a personal emergency online version of your preparedness plan, known as a “RediPlan”.
Heatwave & Bushfire Havens map – Batemans Bay & District
Heatwave & Bushfire Havens map – Moruya & District
Heatwave & Bushfire Havens map – Narooma & District
Get Ready NSW
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ABC Emergency
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Being Heatwave Ready Webinar Series
Upper Shoalhaven Landcare Coordinator videos on YouTube
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