Calling Here
International dialing code: +61
Languages spoken: English (72.7%), Mandarin Chinese (2.5%), Arabic (1.4%), Italian (1.2%), Vietnamese (1.2%).
- Common greetings include “G’day” and “Hello”.
Hazard Preparedness
Create Defensible Space
Reduce the likelihood of your home igniting from a wildfire by creating defensible space. Clear flammable vegetation, trees, and debris within at least 30 feet (more on slopes) around structures, creating a buffer zone. Maintain this space regularly.
- Zone 1 (0-5 ft from house): Remove *all* flammable vegetation, use non-combustible mulch (gravel), clear debris from under decks, remove flammable items.
- Zone 2 (5-30 ft): Keep grass mowed short, prune lower tree branches (6-10 ft from ground), create space between shrubs and trees, remove dead vegetation.
- Zone 3 (30-100+ ft, depending on slope/vegetation): Thin trees, reduce density of vegetation, remove dead material.
Create a Flood Emergency Plan
Prepare your household for potential flooding by creating a specific emergency plan. Identify your flood risk, establish evacuation routes to higher ground, create a communication plan, and assemble necessary supplies.
- Determine your specific flood risk (check flood maps, know local flood history).
- Identify safe evacuation routes to higher ground.
- Establish a family communication plan (including out-of-area contact).
Emergency Flotation Devices
Improve water safety by ensuring personal flotation devices (PFDs) like life jackets are available and used correctly, especially when boating or swimming. Keep throwable flotation aids accessible on beaches. Teach children safe usage.
- Wear a properly fitting, Coast Guard-approved life jacket (PFD) when boating, kayaking, paddleboarding, or in potentially hazardous water conditions.
- Ensure children wear appropriate PFDs near any water.
- Have throwable flotation devices (e.g., ring buoy, flotation cushion) readily accessible on boats and piers.
Tourist Destination Guides
Detailed emergency information for popular tourist destinations in this country.
Sydney Emergency GuideOfficial Emergency Resources
Local Alert Channels
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