Andrew Gissing

Passionate about risk and resilience, and enhancing the sustainability and safety of our communities. Views are my own.

[Andrew Gissing @AndeGiss]

Great to be part of the latest @SmartFire_ podcast to talk about how research is critical to addressing worsening natural hazard risk.

[Natural Hazards Research Australia @HazardsResearch]

Check out the newest podcast episode of @SmartFire_ with CEO @AndeGiss to hear how we are using research, science and collaboration to strengthen community resilience and reduce disaster risk at every level.

Available on all popular platforms: https://t.co/h3TdJtlQmQ

[Andrew Gissing @AndeGiss]

Great to catch-up with stakeholders in Darwin this week and showcase some awesome research! @HazardsResearch

[Andrew Gissing @AndeGiss]

Great to catch-up with Darwin stakeholders and showcase some awesome new research this week.

@HazardsResearch

[Andrew Gissing @AndeGiss]

Warning communities of events that are beyond historical records. https://t.co/VwcJEm5hGs @HazardsResearch

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In Feb we hosted a special Hazardous Webinar with @AFACnews to discuss what the devastating LA fires mean for Aus. The expert panel shared insights on the causes of the LA fires, the lessons learned and how Aus can better prepare for similar disasters: https://t.co/8owQLXpsgQ

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There is a lot that businesses can do to reduce flood losses. #TCAlfred @HazardsResearch @NSWSES @QReconstruction @ABCemergency @abcbrisbane https://t.co/auup6ik8XS

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#TCAlfred Don’t forget animals and pets https://t.co/z6zjcmLOSt.

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🌀Category 2 Tropical Cyclone Alfred is expected to hit the east coast of Australia on Thursday and experts from @UNSW @HazardsResearch @AndeGiss @ifte60 @UniMelb @Uni_Newcastle @usceduau @Griffith_Uni @ANUmedia @Sydney_Uni respond

https://t.co/CXZYUJ6yux

[Andrew Gissing @AndeGiss]

#TCAlfred what does the research say? @HazardsResearch https://t.co/M5i5YPg4iQ

[Natural Hazards Research Australia @HazardsResearch]

Do you work in a tactical aviation role?

If you're an Australian Air Attack Supervisor, pilot, or Incident Management Team member, researchers from our 'Why fly?' project with @CSIRO, @UOW & @AFACnews seek your input.

Closes 18 April 2025: https://t.co/sGzhw8DBrj

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Are you a dynamic professional with a passion for driving efficiency, streamlining processes and embedding new ways of working

We're seeking a Business Improvement Manager to join our team.

Learn more and apply by 11:59pm AEDT, 23 March 2025: https://t.co/clJGEwdmWT

[Andrew Gissing @AndeGiss]

With plenty of rain in Northern Queensland it’s time to reflect on flood safety. Never drive through floodwater. Only a small error in judgement can be deadly. https://t.co/gL5pnmBRlu @HazardsResearch @tsv_bulletin @7NewsTownsville @ABCemergency @abcbrisbane

[Natural Hazards Research Australia @HazardsResearch]

In December we commemorated the anniversaries of 1974's Cyclone Tracy and the 2004 Indian Ocean Tsunami with a Hazardous Webinar reflecting on the lessons learned.

Read more and watch the webinar recording: https://t.co/EoR7ACqRJa

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I’ve reflected some more about the LA fires in this recent blog post. @HazardsResearch https://t.co/BagcbtQoe0

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A little bit of pea sized hail at Sydney Airport now @BOM_au @BOM_NSW @NSWSES

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Registration are open for the 2025 Natural Hazards Research Forum @HazardsResearch https://t.co/zjqZLarLKJ

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Join us on 18 - 20 June in Adelaide for the 2025 Natural Hazards Research Forum - Australia’s pre-eminent meeting place for thought leadership and dialogue based on natural hazards research.

Explore the draft program and register now: https://t.co/U5uN5WO52h

#NHRF25

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@amyepeden Important work @amyepeden

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@BOM_au declare that 2024 was the second hottest year on record. https://t.co/KFzFy0HCkH

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Registrations are now open for the 2025 Natural Hazards Research Forum. Connect with leading research to enhance safety, resilience and sustainability @HazardsResearch https://t.co/4fWHHRhvrP