Tag: Disaster planning and response
Australians on SE coast urged to flee as fire risk escalates
TOMERONG, Australia (AP) - Residents in the path of wildfires razing southeast Australia were urged to evacuate on Thursday if they don’t intend to...
Storms bring relief and danger to Australian wildfires
CANBERRA, Australia (AP) - Thunderstorms and showers brought some relief for firefighters battling deadly wildfires across Australia’s drought-parched east coast on Wednesday, but also...
Australia to pay ‘whatever it takes’ to fight wildfires
SYDNEY (AP) - Australia's government said Monday it was willing to pay “whatever it takes†to help communities recover from deadly wildfires that have...
California eyes climate bond to prepare for disasters
SACRAMENTO, CAlif. (AP) - In a state burdened by billions of dollars in wildfire damage, California lawmakers are hoping for an advance loan before...
US singer Pink pledges $500K to fight Australia wildfires
SYDNEY (AP) - American pop singer Pink says she is donating $500,000 to help fight the deadly wildfires that have devastated parts of Australia.“I...
Some flee, others restock before Australian wildfires worsen
PERTH, Australia (AP) - Thousands of tourists fled Australia's wildfire-ravaged eastern coast Thursday ahead of worsening conditions as the military started to evacuate people...
Australia sending aid to wildfire towns as death toll rises
PERTH, Australia (AP) - Australia deployed military ships and aircraft Wednesday to help communities ravaged by apocalyptic wildfires that have left at least 17...
Australia sending aid to wildfire towns as death toll rises
PERTH, Australia (AP) - Australia deployed military ships and aircraft Wednesday to help communities ravaged by apocalyptic wildfires that have left at least 17...
Australia sending aid to wildfire towns as death toll rises
PERTH, Australia (AP) - Australia deployed military ships and aircraft Wednesday to help communities ravaged by apocalyptic wildfires that have left at least 17...
Australia sending aid to wildfire towns as death toll rises
PERTH, Australia (AP) - Australia deployed military ships and aircraft Wednesday to help communities ravaged by apocalyptic wildfires that have left at least 17...
