Coworker whose family home was hit by extreme weather several days ago finally back online, power/water back. Right now the big scramble is they have roof damage (as does everyone else in town) and there are not enough tarps. So, far, they are wishing they had thought of handheld radios (there was no cell or phone for 2-3 days), and tarps (not enough local supply). #DisasterPreparedness #climateemergency
#DisasterPreparedness
Posting a hashtag dump so I can find and connect with similar folks!
#lgbtq #nonbinary #neurodivergent #leftist #disabled #disabilityrights #blacklivesmatter #freepalestine #TransRights #antifascism #anticapitalism #sustainability #solarpunk #permaculture #herbalism #anime #scifi #poetry #watercolor #nature #weightlifting #datascience #geography #travel #languagelearning #dataprivacy #disasterpreparedness #selfdefense #minimalism #mariekondo #cats #witchcraft #paganism #geneology #weaving #mmo
Catastrophic conditions force Tour Down Under changes as SA temperatures soar
By Eugene Boisvert and Rachael Merritt
South Australia's hottest weather in six years creates dangerous bushfire conditions, which the head of the Country Fire Service says are "as serious as it gets".
#Heatwaves #WeatherForecasts #RoadCycleRacing #AustraliaDay #DisasterPreparedness #EugeneBoisvert #RachaelMerritt
Okay, I'm rusty on winter/snow/ice storm prep (being in SoCal, and having grown up with my parents dealing with snow). I don't have to deal with it, but a kid does (in DC/VA)..
So far I have:
1. Gas up the car
2. Have enough food that you don't have to go shopping for a week, can prepare if there is no power, and water. (ie like a hurricane, but cold?)
3. Make sure to have an ice scraper and maybe a car lock de-icer
4. If you HAVE to make sure to get somewhere, sand for the car (probably not the case here)
5. Warm winter clothing, also so you can wear it inside if power goes out/no heat. Blankets, layers, etc. etc.
Anything I missed or got wrong? Favorite "prep" websites?
Why did Queensland's flood warning gauges fail when they were needed most?
By Megan Hughes and Crispian Yeomans
Queensland's flood emergency exposed vast holes in the patchwork of river gauges relied on for early warnings. But getting them back online will take a lot more than a reboot.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-01-22/how-queenslands-flood-gauges-broke/106236592
#DisasterPreparedness #Floods #Rivers #MeganHughes #CrispianYeomans
The program giving students a seat at the bushfire planning table
By Costa Haritos
In a bushfire-prone area in outer Melbourne, a group of students is taking part in a two-way learning exchange to improve bushfire safety.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-01-22/school-bushfire-preparation-upwey-high-school-cfa/106180444
#Bushfires #DisasterPreparedness #PublicSchools #CostaHaritos
🥳 Ah, yes, the "regular folks" disaster guide that suggests you stop worrying about the apocalypse and start worrying about your stock portfolio. 🤑 Because nothing screams "impending doom" like a detailed analysis of commodity derivatives. 💼 Who knew survival was just a click away on Amazon? 📚
https://lcamtuf.coredump.cx/prep/index-old.shtml #disasterpreparedness #stockmarket #commodityderivatives #survivalguide #HackerNews #HackerNews #ngated
Yeesh... Good luck, Georgia. And everyone else.
NWS Atlanta
Probability of Winter Weather Impacts this Weekend
A major winter storm will traverse the Eastern U.S over the weekend! Significant impacts from ice and snow are anticipated in Georgia.
What Is Still In Question
How far south will the ice and snow occur?
The precise timing, location and amount of the ice and snow of each precipitation type?
What You Can Do Now
Consider how your family would stay safe if youlose power or the ability to travel for several days.
Ensure your family has multiple days of food and medication on hand.
Japan’s government has asked prefectures to lead efforts to secure hotels as shelters during large-scale disasters. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/01/19/japan/japan-hotel-use-as-shelters/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #japan #hotels #localgovernment #disasterpreparedness #earthquakes
New data:
#NaturalDisasters killed 17,200 people in 2025 – more than in 2024, but just below the 10-year average of 17,800.
#EconomicDamages were US$ 224 billion, of which 108 billion were insured losses.
#GlobalHealth #GlobalGoals #SDGs #2030Agenda #disasters #preparedness #DisasterPreparedness #SDG11
https://www.munichre.com/en/company/media-relations/media-information-and-corporate-news/media-information/2026/natural-disaster-figures-2025.html#2126964707
The probability of an earthquake with a magnitude of 7.8-8.5 occurring along the Chishima Trench off the city of Nemuro in Hokkaido within 30 years has risen to around 90%, according to a Japanese government panel. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/01/16/japan/megaquake-probability-nemuro/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #japan #earthquakes #disasterpreparedness #hokkaido #nemuro #notopeninsula
"“The projections are that in the year 2050, king tides will not just be a winter event, but could be a monthly event,” Sausalito Mayor Steven Woodside said at a council meeting on Tuesday.
“It’s a conservative one, as I understand it, and we need to be prepared,” he said."
#sealevelrise #disasters #CAwx #Sausalito #climateemergency #DisasterPreparedness
Marin Independent Journal: Marin’s king tide preparations worked — until they didn’t
#disasters #DisasterPreparedness #climateemergency #sealevelrise
China is testing a megawatt airborne wind turbine that flies high above the ground to tap into stronger and more stable winds.
Instead of a massive tower, the system uses a helium-lifted platform to generate power where wind is more consistent. Developers say this could use far less material than traditional turbines and lower electricity costs once scaled.
What makes it more interesting is the use case beyond energy. The platform can be moved and deployed quickly, making it useful for disaster zones after earthquakes or floods to power lights, radios, and critical equipment.
What are your thoughts on this?
From evolving.ai IG
#solarpunk #hopepunk #eolic #wind
#windturbines #FlyingMachine
#renewables #renewableenergy
#China #emergencypreparedness
#sustainabletech #ecological
#EnergyTransition #EnergySky
#Inflatable #disasterpreparedness #EnergyGeneration
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2026-01-11Bakit may nakatira pa rin sa Mayon danger zone?
Property saved with mops, mates and rakes after fire encircles home
By Jessica Longbottom and Steve Vivian
Everywhere you look around the Irvines' farm near Alexandra are signs of the fire that surrounded their home and burnt right up to the front porch.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-01-11/acheron-longwood-fire-locals-save-family-home/106217756
#Bushfires #DisasterPreparedness #JessicaLongbottom #SteveVivian
Homes lost and towns on edge as major fires burn across Victoria
By Steve Vivian
Authorities say the Longwood fire in central Victoria and fires in the Otways in the state's south-west are of greatest concern to firefighters as blazes continue to burn across the state.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-01-11/bushfires-victoria-longwood-otways-walwa/106216856
Harcourt community reeling after fire levels homes and businesses
By Samantha Jonscher and Andi Yu
Harcourt residents describe their devastation and gratitude in the wake of a massive blaze that swept through the town.
#Bushfires #DisasterPreparedness #Heatwaves #SamanthaJonscher #AndiYu
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