I'm at my parents' place, 1hr south of Sydney, Australia. Bushfires have hit coastal communities (swollen with holiday tourists) a few hrs south of us - thousands of people trapped on beaches or on boats by fires, in areas where all the roads are now blocked off.
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People have been directed to leave where possible, but there are several issues. Firstly, driving is hard: - There is no power, limiting gas stations' ability to offer fuel - Gas stations are running out of fuel - Even roads that are open have terrible visibility bc smoke
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Second, supplies are running low: - Drinking water is getting contaminated with ash - People evacuated to the beach or ocean quickly, with limited food and water supplies - Supermarkets have no power, and can't get supplies because of blocked roads, so their inventory is limited
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But also, all communication is down: - No power means no landlines or wifi - Many mobile towers are down (although telcos are working hard to get them back up) Misinformation spreads. Govt authorities communicate via town hall meetings in the dark. Some ppl can use Twitter.
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These fires have happened in well-resourced communities with few class/racial tensions, a strong culture of respect for police and firefighters, generous local businesses, fire services that help people prepare for fires in advance, and equipment like boats and solar panels.
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But also, 10/10 responsible journalism for the outlets reporting on volunteering by minorities who are often targeted by racial violence - like these South Asian restaurant owners serving free meals. Coverage like this saves lives (over time).https://www.msn.com/en-au/news/australia/sikh-owners-of-indian-restaurant-hand-out-free-curry-and-rice-dishes-to-hundreds-of-bushfire-victims-saying-its-our-duty-to-serve-them/ar-BBYwRbW …
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