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AUSTRALIAN Red Cross is partnering with Australia Post to urge regional residents to prepare for potential disasters to minimise impact.<\/p>\n

The campaign follows research indicating Australians are five times more likely to prepare for a holiday than for weather-related events.<\/p>\n

As the high-risk summer months approach, Australian Red Cross is working to remind people to be prepared in case a disaster strikes.<\/p>\n

Australia Post is delivering four million Prepare flyers to households in high-risk areas.<\/p>\n

The flyer includes practical advice to help everyone become disaster ready.<\/p>\n

Australia Post general manager of community and stakeholder engagement Nicky Tracey said their presence in regional and remote communities plays a unique role in supporting Australians to build disaster resilience.<\/p>\n

“Our network covers all remote corners of Australia, which means our team members see the impacts of disasters in their communities firsthand,” she said.<\/p>\n

“Our partnership with Australian Red Cross is part of our commitment to Australian communities.<\/p>\n

“Together, we’ve raised vital funds via our Post Offices to support Australians impacted by disaster, as well as building awareness and sharing important information on disaster preparedness.<\/p>\n

“We know that planning ahead can reduce the impact of an emergency on families and communities, which is why we are working closely with Australian Red Cross to urge people to take the necessary steps to prepare.”<\/p>\n

Residents also have a chance to win an Emergency Radio Torch by completing the co-developed Disaster Quiz on the Australian Red Cross website.<\/p>\n

For further information, visit redcross.org.au\/prepare<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Australia Post is accepting donations to Australian Red Cross at participating Post Offices or online at auspost.com.au\/disaster<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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