Townsville Bushfire Preparedness Case Study: Understanding local peri-urban communities

Gurtner, Yetta

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In 2021, Queensland Fire and Emergency Services (QFES) commissioned the Centre for Disaster Studies (CDS) to conduct a community-based survey within the Townville peri-urban communities of Bluewater, Nome and Horseshoe Bay (Magnetic Island). Supported by the local Rural Fire Service (RFS) in each of these localities, this research was designed to explore current community and social variables relating to bushfires. Key variables included; demographics; property/lifestyle factors; local hazard risk perception; bushfire experience, knowledge and awareness; local bushfire preparedness; bushfire hazard reduction and responsibility; local bushfire hazard management services and facilities; and, local volunteer experience. The information from the survey is intended to provide the local fire service providers a better understanding of issues and capacity within their community, and help inform strategies for improved community resilience and service provision.

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James Cook University

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Townsville, QLD, Australia

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