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21 August 2015
As Australian farmers know all too well, natural disasters and emergencies are ongoing threats in this region. From taking proactive measures that better protects property to obtaining the right business insurance for unexpected incidents, the country's weather and environment must play into any risk management strategy.
Fortunately, the government is also planning to take steps to better position communities to be more resilient in the face of cyclones, bush fires and other disasters.
On August 11, Minister for Justice Michael Keenan announced that $3.7 million would be put towards projects that empower local areas when natural disasters and emergencies emerge. These efforts address all stages of disaster management, from preparation to response to recovery.
"Natural disasters have an enormous impact on our economy and cripple businesses and communities. These projects, led by government agencies, non-government organisations, volunteer organisations and researchers, will all help communities better prepare and respond to natural disasters," Mr Keenan said.
One of these projects is developing satellite technology that will help firefighters combat bushfires.
"The technology will allow Geoscience to provide hot-spot information on bushfires every 10 minutes. Currently these images are only available every six hours," explained Mr Keenan.
Queensland Farmers' Federation will also receive funding to help create tools for the industry to mitigate the effects of natural disasters on their operations, while some money will also go towards efforts to improve volunteer networks and services that respond to emergencies.
Naturally, the goal with these and other projects is to save lives and protect livelihoods. That being said, business owners should also do what they can to better fortify their enterprises against any unfortunate incidents, including speaking with their insurance agents to ensure they have the best possible cover based on their specific risks and hazards.
