$50 subsidised kits: torch, battery radio, water purification tablets, first aid, emergency contact card, pet plan template. Sold at Bunnings/post offices.
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Source L2 in citizen-voice/10_ideas.md. Owners: state emergency services.
"Know your risk" disaster postcard
Every household in a high-risk area gets a postcard: "Your property is in a flood/fire zone. Here's your risk level, your insurer's obligations, and 3 things you can do this weekend."
Gutter/drain check SMS reminder
Council sends SMS before storm season: "Clear your gutters and check your downpipes this weekend. Here's a 2-minute video showing how."
Neighbourhood-scale battery storage funded by council/state. When the grid goes down, community power stays on. Already piloted in several suburbs.
National 'verified-sender + shortcode' anti-scam scheme for government, banks and telcos with branded sender ID.