NRMA Insurance has revealed that the Central Coast was the third highest hit region by wild weather in NSW in Autumn and is urging Coasties to download a new hazards emergency app.
Of 8,700 claims for wild weather damage to homes and vehicles in NSW received during Autumn, almost 10 per cent were from the Central Coast.
Areas most impacted by wild weather in the region were Summerland Point, Berkeley Vale, Wyong, Chittaway Bay and Tuggerah.
NRMA’s latest Wild Weather Tracker also reveals that Central Coast residents are feeling less prepared for wild weather – with the region’s self-assessed “wild weather ready” score falling two points to 64/100, making the Coast the fifth best prepared region in NSW.
The new improved Australian Red Cross Get Prepared app, co-created with the NRMA, makes it easy for households to create an all-hazards emergency RediPlan.
The launch of the refined app is timely in light of forecasts for a warmer and drier than average winter, leading into a potentially dangerous bushfire season.
NRMA Insurance Executive Manager Claims Natalie Major is encouraging everyone to use the app to plan how they would respond and recover in an emergency.
“The Get Prepared app is a digital version of the Red Cross RediPlan, making it easier for Aussies to create an emergency plan,” she said.
“The app ensures that you have all the information you need such as key contacts, meeting places and important documents on-hand and easily accessible.
“It also prompts people to consider how they would manage stress during and after an emergency.”
Australian Red Cross Head of Emergency Services Andrew Coghlan said it was important for Australians to prepare in advance for any type of emergency their household might encounter.
“Emergencies can occur anywhere, at any time and when they happen, there are lots of decisions to make,” he said.
“Last year alone, Australian Red Cross supported more than 130,000 people during emergencies such as bushfires, floods and severe storms.
“We see first-hand the benefits of creating an emergency plan on the Get Prepared app, which not only helps your household prepare to respond to the physical impacts of emergencies, but also prepare for the mental and social impacts.”
Research shows younger people (aged 18-34) and city dwellers are less likely to have an emergency and that many Aussies are not well-connected to their neighbours, despite community ties being key to resilience and recovery.
One in three people say they don’t know their neighbours well enough to rely on them for support in an emergency (32 per cent).
“We’re urging people to take three steps to prepare for wild weather this winter; make an emergency plan using the Get Prepared app, share your contact details with your neighbours and discuss your emergency plan with your household,” Major said.
The Australian Red Cross Get Prepared app is available to download for iOS and Android devices.
Source:
NRMA Insurance
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Here is what you should search for to find the app in both iOS(Apple) app store or (android)google play store “Get Prepared” It should be red and white with the red cross logo