Monday, January 14, 2013

Mayors back new disaster advice - The Australian



DISASTER-ravaged communities have backed Queensland Police Commissioner Ian Stewart's call for able-bodied citizens to become first responders during natural disasters.



As bushfires continue to burn across the nation, Cassowary Coast mayor Bill Shannon - whose north Queensland region was hit by Cyclone Yasi in February 2011 - said Mr Stewart's warning was a vital reality check for residents.



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