@article {bnh-6809,
	title = {Planning and capability requirements for catastrophic and cascading disasters},
	number = {557},
	year = {2020},
	month = {03/2020},
	institution = {Bushfire and Natural Hazards CRC},
	address = {Melbourne},
	abstract = {<p>Catastrophic events pose unique challenges and are inevitable. Previous reviews have highlighted gaps in Australia{\textquoteright}s preparedness for catastrophic disasters. Australia has no recent experience of a catastrophe, with the Spanish Flu (1918-19) and Cyclone Tracey (1974) being perhaps two historic examples that have overwhelmed systems of management. Catastrophic events require the adoption of a whole community approach. However, this is challenged by the culture of emergency services and wider community apathy. This report provides insights into the preparedness for catastrophic disasters based upon a review of the global literature. Implications for practitioners are discussed to assist in strengthening capability and capacity to reduce the likelihood of becoming overwhelmed.</p>},
	keywords = {Capability, cascading disasters, Catastrophic, Planning},
	issn = {557},
	author = {Andrew Gissing and Michael Eburn and John McAneney}
}
