Community Insights - Emergency Readiness

  • 1. How did you first become aware of the most recent incident to affect you? (tick all that apply)

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    (Maximum selection Limit : 8)
    Emergency WA (EWA) app
    EWA warning via another app
    Telephone Warning System via SMS or landline
    Bushfire Ready Group
    Friend, neighbour or family member
    Saw or smelled smoke / heard activity
    Online (website / social media)
    I wasn't aware of the incident
    Other (please specify)
  • 2. Before the incident, did you have a written / formal emergency plan for your household?

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    Yes
    No
    In progress
  • 3. During the incident, what best describes your actions?

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    Wasn't home
    Left early
    Left when advised / conditions changed
    Stayed to defend
    Sheltered in place
    Other (please specify)
  • 4. Did your response feel planned or improvised?

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    Planned
    Mostly improvised
    A mix of both
  • 5. On reflection, would you do anything differently next time?

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    No, I'd do the same
    Yes, with small changes (please note below)
    Yes, with significant changes (please note below)
    Not sure yet

    Changes I'm considering

    (Max Character Limit : 500)
  • 6. Since the incident, have you made any changes? (tick all that apply)

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    (Maximum selection Limit : 6)
    Updated my plan
    Created a plan
    Planned more preparation
    Changed equipment
    Changed how I get information
    No changes yet
    Other (please specify)
  • 7. During the incident, where did you mainly get information from? (tick all that apply)

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    (Maximum selection Limit : 6)
    Emergency WA
    Social media (DFES / Shire)
    Social media (other)
    Radio
    Website
    Neighbours / word of mouth
    Other (please specify)
  • 8. Thinking about readiness, what information would be most helpful to you in preparing for a future incident? (tick all that apply)

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    (Maximum selection Limit : 6)
    Understanding warning levels and what actions they support
    When to leave, stay, or reassess
    Local examples of how incidents unfold
    Practical preparation steps
    How to review or improve a household plan
    Where to find recovery and support information
    Other (please specify)
  • 9. Is there anything else you’d like to share about your experience that could help improve community readiness or communication in future incidents? Optional


    Character Limit : 1000