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PREPARE YOUR HOME AND GET READY

THE TOP 5 ACTIONS TO MAKE YOUR HOME SAFER

1. TRIM

Trim overhanging trees and shrubs. This can stop the fire spreading to your home.

2. MOW

Mow grass and removethe cuttings. Have a cleared area around your home.

3. REMOVE

Remove material that can burn around your home (e.g. Door mats, wood piles, mulch, leaves, paint, outdoor furniture).

4. CLEAR

Clear and remove all the debris and leaves from the gutters surrounding your home. Burning embers can set your home on fire

5. PREPARE

Prepare a sturdy hose or hoses that will reach all-around your home. Make sure you’ve got a reliable source of water.

KEEP INFORMED

In a bush fire, it’s important that you stay up to date on conditions in your area. The NSW Rural Fire Service strongly advises saving these numbers, links and apps now
In an emergency call Triple Zero (000)
For information on bush fires:
Call the Bush Fire Information Line 1800 NSW RFS (1800 679 737)

Visit the websites:

NSW Rural FireService Website:rfs.nsw.gov.au
Fire Danger Ratings:rfs.nsw.gov.au/fdr
Install the ‘Fires Near Me’ Free smartphone app.

Follow the news via:

Local radio,
local ABC/emergencybroadcaster frequency,
TV,
newspapers

Use Facebook or twitter:

facebook.com/nswrfs
twitter.com/nswrfs