Preparing Vulnerable People for Bushfire: Recent Episodes
Angela Cook
Planning for a bushfire with a disability or chronic medical condition can involve many challenges, and sometimes needs some unique solutions. This podcast shares the experiences of one person’s journey planning for bushfire with MS (Multiple Sclerosis).
Disability and the hustle and bustle of an emergency, a conversation with Adrian Terranova from Gippsland Disability Advocacy (GDA) and Angela Cook, Preparing Vulnerable People Project Manager at CFA .
Adrian and Angela discuss what disability advocacy is and why Gippsland Disability Advocacy got involved over the 2019/20 fire season. Adrian talks about why they are still involved and are passionate about emergency management. The two discuss what bushfire planning means for someone with a disability and what CFA needs to consider when engaging people with a disability. Sometimes talking about disability can push people outside of their comfort zone, so this is a good way to listen and learn.
How we prepare for, get through, and recover from disasters have sadly become increasingly pressing questions. But the impact of disasters, and people’s needs in these conditions can be very different according to their circumstances.
To address some of these questions the Disability Advocacy Resource Unit held an online forum on Disability and Disaster Resilience. In this episode, Angela Cook discusses supporting people with disabilities to prepare for bushfires. Also included is an excerpt from the forum where Angela speaks with Toni, a woman with a lived experience of disability who has been instrumental in advocating for change.
Planning for a bushfire with a disability or chronic medical condition can involve many challenges, and sometimes needs some unique solutions. This podcast shares the experiences of one person’s journey planning for bushfire with MS (Multiple Sclerosis).