Expert warns more earthquakes could hit the NSW Upper Hunter after second sizeable tremor rocks region
A second magnitude four earthquake has rocked the NSW Upper Hunter region, a day after a 4.7 magnitude tremor hit the area.
Thousands of homes have been left without power and water after Friday’s first quake, with the aftershocks set to hamper efforts to repair the damage.
A triple zero livestream option will become available to members of the public in NSWtoday, enabling them to send video back to emergency call operators in real time.
The technology will also enable callers to provide exact GPS locations, digital media uploads and text in situations that may be too dangerous to talk on the phone.
Powered by the GoodSAM platform, ‘BluLink’ is consent-based and will allow callers to interact directly with triple zero dispatchers as emergencies unfold.
