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 HARDEN UP E-NEWS -- October 2012 (1)
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# New-look Harden Up to meet today's challenges
Hi [firstname,fallback=supporter], As incredible images of the storm surge caused by Hurricane Sandy on the US east coast were beamed around the world this week, it is a timely reminder of the serious damage storm surges can cause to our coastal communities. This Sunday, Green Cross Australia will present a stunning new video visualising the impact of a storm surge on Townsville caused by a hypothetical cyclone. We will be at Townville’s famous Cyclone Sunday event. In other news, Harden Up - Protecting Queensland has undergone a facelift, with a new-look design that is more accessible than ever, including mobile device optimisation and brand new feature, Disaster Connect Green Cross Australia is also excited to announce that its award-winning project, Witness King Tides, which aims to raise awareness around sea level rise and storm surge risks, is going national.

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# Stay connected with Disaster Connect
Keep up-to-date with information from official agencies and community conversation during a disaster. Our new social media tool provides the latest information about a natural disaster, presented in one place. Disaster Connect is currently streaming updates about Hurricane Sandy.
- http://hardenup.org/weather-hub/qld-hazards.aspx

# What is a storm surge?
With Hurricane Sandy causing havoc in the US, everybody is talking about storm surges. A storm surge is a localised rise in sea level caused by a low pressure system such as a cyclone, hurricane or east coast low. Find out more about this phenomenon on Harden Up.
- http://hardenup.org/be-aware/weather-events/storm-surge.aspx

# Virtual cyclones to hit Townsville
Watch this stunning visualisation of a storm surge impacting Townsville. Together with CSIRO, Green Cross Australia has created a short video to illustrate what could happen if a cyclone like Yasi combined with a high tide, creating a devastating storm surge.
- http://hardenup.org/be-aware/weather-events/storm-surge-simulation.aspx

# Australia, witness king tides
Our Witness King Tides project is going national. Coastal communities across Australia can now get involved in a community photography project to raise awareness about sea level rise. This summer, we encourage everyone to capture the king tide and submit it to our mosaic of images.
- http://www.witnesskingtides.org

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Before the storm season, check your underground drainage is clear. Poke a hose down there and clear out obstructing gravel, leaves, and even tennis balls.

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