AS we head into another fire season here in regional Victoria, it is a timely reminder to make fire preparation a priority.
Understanding your local fire risk and taking steps to protect yourself, your family, and your property is vitally important.
To support communities across the region, local CFA brigades are hosting Get Fire Ready events during October. These events are a great opportunity to:
– Get tips on preparing your home and property
– Understand Fire Danger Ratings and where to find emergency information
– Learn how to create a Bushfire Survival Plan
– Connect with your local CFA brigade
It is easy to become complacent when it comes to fire prevention, but with our region’s hot, dry summers, it only takes one spark for a fire to start.
Make sure you take precautions when using farm machinery, camping, or driving around the region.
Check haystacks often, don’t light fires on Total Fire Ban days, follow campfire rules, clear vegetation around your home, and stay up to date with local fire warnings.
This summer, let’s make life easier for our firefighters, and for ourselves by taking simple preventative steps now.
By preparing our homes and properties, staying aware of fire risks, and following safety rules, we can reduce the danger and protect our families and community.
