Disastrous floods in WA – why were we not prepared?

<https://theconversation.com/disastrous-floods-in-wa-why-were-we-not-prepared-197407>

"The devastating floods sweeping through the Kimberley region of Western
Australia have caused unimaginable destruction, leaving remote Indigenous
communities stranded in its aftermath.

Heartbreaking reports detail community members desperately seeking assistance
from loved ones in Perth. In one case, over 40 people were forced to seek
refuge under one roof — unable to access emergency shelters filled beyond
capacity.

Some Kimberley locals have taken matters into their own hands by using local
boats for search and rescue missions. The government has also since begun
organising delivering supplies to these communities in need. However, Derby
Shire Council President Geoff Haerewa told the Guardian he felt authorities
could have done “a lot more” to prepare for the flooding.

Climate disasters are no longer unprecedented, with both scientists and First
Nations people warning of future disaster weather events. Australia needs to do
better with disaster prevention, so vulnerable communities don’t have to go
through this again."

Cheers,
       *** Xanni ***
--
mailto:xanni@xanadu.net               Andrew Pam
http://xanadu.com.au/                 Chief Scientist, Xanadu
https://glasswings.com.au/            Partner, Glass Wings
https://sericyb.com.au/               Manager, Serious Cybernetics