As Aussies head into summer holidays, new research reveals 66% of regional travellers lack an emergency plan for natural disasters. While they spend 1.5 hours researching destinations, only 23 minutes are spent on safety prep—despite rising bushfire, cyclone, and flood risks.

Clinton speaks with Steve Tinker from Telstra's Disaster Response Team about how to prepare for disaster season and the support available, including free data for affected communities and upgraded payphones with Wi-Fi, USB charging, and backup power.

As Aussies head into summer holidays, new research reveals 66% of regional travellers lack an emergency plan for natural disasters. While they spend 1.5 hours researching destinations, only 23 minutes are spent on safety prep—despite rising bushfire, cyclone, and flood risks.
Clinton speaks with Steve Tinker from Telstra's Disaster Response Team about how to prepare for disaster season and the support available, including free data for affected communities and upgraded payphones with Wi-Fi, USB charging, and backup power.

Australia Overnight with Mike Jeffreys, 12am – 4am weekdays.

Wake Up Australia, 4am - 9:30am weekdays.

Australia Overnight with Mike Jeffreys, 12am – 4am weekdays.
Wake Up Australia, 4am - 9:30am weekdays.

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