Local Risk Profile

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learning objectives

After completing this unit, you will be able to:

Understand how different elements affect the spread of fire in the Emerald area
Create an effective evacuation plan to perform during an emergency
Recognize the best shelter options and when to use them
Use technology to present your ideas to community experts

Support services available to you

This lesson program contains content about bushfires in the Emerald area. If you have been affected by a bushfire or other emergency, and participating in these lessons raises any concerns or uncomfortable feelings, there are a number of support options available to you. You can pause the lesson at any time to take a break. Remember, your mental health comes first!

Kids Helpline is a private and confidential 24/7 counselling service for children and young people aged 5 to 25. The fastest way to talk with a counselor is on the phone 1800 55 1800. It's free to call - even from mobiles. If you can't get to a phone or prefer to chat online, you can connect one-on-one with a Kids Helpline counselor through WebChat.

Headspace provides free online and telephone support and counseling to young people aged 12 to 25 and their families and friends. If you’re based in Australia and going through a tough time, headspace can help. You can speak one-on-one with a counselor, or participate in a group chat with other people going through a similar situation.

Beyond Blue provides information and support to help everyone in Australia reach their best possible mental health. They provide information and support on issues such as anxiety, depression, and suicide. They also provide support and tips on how to cope with the COVID-19 pandemic.

Click here to access WebChat

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simulating bushfires in emerald

As you learned in Unit 2, the three main elements of bushfire spreading are terrain slope, wind speed/direction, and fuel density.

PLAY THE VIDEO BELOW TO EXPLORE THESE ELEMENTS IN AN ACTIVE SIMULATION

Note: The videos in this unit are just simulations and don't necessarily reflect the full reality of bushfires. Always be prepared and have a plan. Above all, always listen to your local Emergency Services for guidance on how to respond in a bushfire emergency!

The best way to be prepared for a bushfire is to have a plan. If you are informed of an upcoming high-risk day, leaving early is always the safest option!

Evacuation and shelter plans

Information Source: Victoria Country Fire Authority

Always the safest option

Your safety is not guaranteed

High risk of trauma and injury

Please note that the last resort options are truly a last resort. You should do everything possible to avoid having to use these options. They will not fully protect you if the fire gets close enough.

SIMULATING evacuation AND RESPONSE

Fighting a fire is very difficult for everyone, including emergency services. The information they provide you is the best chance you have at surviving.

PLAY THE VIDEO BELOW TO SEE A SIMULATION OF HOW A BUSHFIRE MIGHT BE DEALT WITH BY EMERGENCY SERVICES

questions for The CFA, AFAC or AIDR

The Victoria Country Fire Authority (CFA), the National Council for Fire and Emergency Services (AFAC), and the Australian Institute for Disaster Resilience (AIDR) have offered to answer some of your most asked questions about bushfire safety and emergency response! Post your questions below so they can provide you with their answers. You can ask them about anything you learned in these lessons, or even something you didn't learn, but want to!

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