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July 2012

Take advantage of the fine winter weather

Dear [firstname,fallback=supporter],

Take advantage of the pleasant winter weather. Enjoy the sunshine and take some time out to tick off another preparedness action for your home - joining Queenslanders who have already logged 13,648 actions on the Harden up website.

Also in this eNews, find out about a little known severe weather event, the winter cyclone; discover a historic bushfire; and support children still affected by cyclone Yasi.

Thanks to those of you who have shared your preparedness tips and updated us on weather events your area. If you have experienced a bushfire in your area in recent years, please tell us about it so we can add it to our weather database. Search for your suburb's weather history here to find out what events are listed for your area.

Is your roof intact?

Are all the attachments to your home secure? This weekend, head outside to check for loose tiles, panels, rotten timber and other structural issues that could cause damage in a storm. It’s much more pleasant doing this type of work when the weather’s nice rather than in the summer heat with a storm approaching!

East coast lows: Winter cyclones

While summer is known for storms and cyclones, we regularly experience severe storms of cyclonic proportions during the winter months. These events are called East Coast Lows. 1967 was a particularly bad year for these events, with three storms hitting South East Queensland in June alone.

History not forgotten

As bushfire season approaches, it’s worth reflecting on a historic bushfire tragedy. In October 1918, five men died while fighting a bushfire in Saltern Creek, near Barcaldine. Newspaper reports vividly recount the story as locals battling the fire were swiftly overwhelmed by sudden wind changes.

Support children affected by TC Yasi

Cyclone Yasi hit north Queensland in 2009, but its effects still linger. As support for children continues in schools, Cardwell school's P&C president David Mair has produced a DVD with proceeds from the $20 purchase going towards school counseling support.

Make sure your pets are vaccinated before storm season. Because animal shelters wont take them in, unless their vaccinations are up to date.

Tell us your resilience tip and share it with your friends on Facebook.

Harden Up - Protecting Queensland is an initiative of Green Cross Australia.

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# Take advantage of the fine winter weather
Dear [firstname,fallback=supporter], Take advantage of the pleasant winter weather. Enjoy the sunshine and take some time out to tick off another preparedness action for your home - joining Queenslanders who have already logged 13,648 actions on the Harden up website. Also in this eNews, find out about a little known severe weather event, the winter cyclone; discover a historic bushfire; and support children still affected by cyclone Yasi. Thanks to those of you who have shared your preparedness tips and updated us on weather events your area. If you have experienced a bushfire in your area in recent years, please tell us about it here
- http://hardenup.org/be-aware.aspx

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# Is your roof intact?
Are all the attachments to your home secure? This weekend, head outside to check for loose tiles, panels, rotten timber and other structural issues that could cause damage in a storm. It’s much more pleasant doing this type of work when the weather’s nice rather than in the summer heat with a storm approaching!
- http://hardenup.org/prepare-yourself/practical-preparation-advice/actions/storm/as1check-the-condition-of-your-roof.aspx

# East coast lows: Winter cyclones
While summer is known for storms and cyclones, we regularly experience severe storms of cyclonic proportions during the winter months. These events are called East Coast Lows. 1967 was a particularly bad year for these events, with three storms hitting South East Queensland in June alone.
- http://hardenup.org/be-aware/weather-events/east-coast-lows.aspx

# History not forgotten
As bushfire season approaches, it’s worth reflecting on a historic bushfire tragedy. In October 1918, five men died while fighting a bushfire in Saltern Creek, near Barcaldine. Newspaper reports vividly recount the story as locals battling the fire were swiftly overwhelmed by sudden wind changes.
- http://hardenup.org/be-aware/weather-events/events/1910-1919/saltern-creek-fire.aspx

# Support children affected by TC Yasi
Cyclone Yasi hit north Queensland in 2009, but its effects still linger. As support for children continues in schools, Cardwell school's P&C president David Mair has produced a DVD with proceeds from the $20 purchase going towards school counseling support.
- http://hardenup.org/news-media/harden-up/kids-still-traumatised-by-yasi.aspx

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Make sure your pets are vaccinated before storm season. Because animal shelters wont take them in, unless their vaccinations are up to date.

See all tips -- http://www.hardenup.org/prepare-yourself/harden-up-plan/tips-gallery.aspx

WHAT'S YOUR TIP?
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Tell us your resilience tip and share it with your friends on Facebook.
http://www.hardenup.org/prepare-yourself/harden-up-plan/share-a-tip.aspx

HARDEN UP
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Be Aware (Find out the facts)
http://www.hardenup.org/be-aware.aspx
Prepare Yourself (Make a plan)
http://www.hardenup.org/prepare-yourself/harden-up-plan/create-a-plan/your-location.aspx
Help Others (Get involved)
http://www.hardenup.org/help-others.aspx

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Harden Up - Protecting Queensland is an initiative of Green Cross Australia.
Email: info@greencrossaustralia.org
Web: http://www.greencrossaustralia.org/

http://www.hardenup.org/