Episode 257: Engaging Communities in the Recovery and Reconstruction Process with Amanda Leck and Kristie Clarke

Episode • Jan 16 • 16m

What’s the most important thing to focus on during disaster management?

Hello Smart Firefighting Community!

Welcome to another episode of covering real world innovations via interviews with fire service and technology industry experts that empower YOU to develop your very own Smart Firefighting strategy!

In this episode:

Insights on disaster resilience and the challenges of reconstruction in New South Wales
The importance of community engagement and communication during recovery efforts
Why strategic risk reduction measures are essential

Hear from Amanda Leck - the Head of Adaptation, Mitigation and Reconstruction at NSW Reconstruction Authority - and Kristie Clarke - the Executive Director for the Northern Rivers Adaptation.

Amanda and Kristie talk about their experiences in disaster resilience and reconstruction efforts in New South Wales, Australia. They dive into the increasing frequency and impact of natural disasters and emphasize the need for strategic mitigation and risk reduction measures to protect communities. A major focus is the importance of engaging with communities throughout the recovery process, ensuring that their needs remain at the forefront.

Amanda and Kristie also highlight the challenges of building in high-risk areas and how the Institute of Fire Engineers supports education and professional development to address these issues. They stress that leadership at every level is critical to making meaningful progress in disaster risk reduction.

So take a listen to hear what they have to share!

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