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Making sure storm, flood and cyclone preparation message isn't lost in translation
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In times of disaster, the key is preparation, and people are urged to develop their evacuation plans before the crisis hits.
A recent RACQ survey of more than 400 Queenslanders found that while 63 per cent of people were concerned about the impact of storm and flooding, less than half had made an emergency plan.
When English isn't your first language, it can be even more challenging knowing how to prepare.
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While the message of preparedness is important, the way it's delivered to members of the CALD community is vital in making sure it's understood.
"We need someone to speak English not in a rush and very clearly," Indriani said.
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