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Are you at risk?

If you own a holiday house, caravan or shack in a bushfire risk area, you need to be prepared there as well.

Every summer brings several high bushfire risk days when temperatures climb, often accompanied by a hot north wind. These days may be declared as a Total Fire Ban.

On a day of high bushfire risk you need to have a clear bushfire plan.

If your decision is to stay and actively defend your property, then you need to put your bushfire plan into action. If you have decided to leave the area, then leave before a fire threatens and road travel becomes hazardous.
Bushfire Safety

Are you at risk?
Leave or stay?
Protect your property
Protect yourself
Make a bushfire plan
In the event of a fire
Essential equipment
Workbook (PDF - 2.1 Mb)
Campfires & barbeques
Don't get caught in a bushfire


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