Prepare, Stay and Defend or Go Early

Will you stay and defend or go early?  It is essential you have a plan in place in case you or your family are ever at risk.  'Prepare, Stay and Defend or Go Early' is designed to help you make the right decision, depending on your home, environment and personal circumstances.

Bushfire - are you at risk?

Bushfire is not only a threat to those in the bush. If you live in an urban fringe or semi-rural area, you could also be 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 winds. 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.

• Prepare, stay and defend or go early?
• Protect your property
• Protect yourself
• Make a bushfire plan
• In the event of  a fire
• Essential equipment