What public policy change followed the tragic Melbourne, Australia fire of 2009?
a. instituting a nationwide fire alert system involving telephone and text messaging
b. requiring people to comply with guidelines regarding clearing flammable materials from around their homes
c. requiring fire insurance for all buildings in fire-prone areas
d. requiring fire extinguishers on every floor of a multi-story building
e. doubling the number of firefighting personnel on duty at any one time
ANSWER: a
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