Bush fire safety tips

Alongside the warm afternoons and days at the beach, the Australian summer also brings with the risk of bush fires. Research from the UN suggests that only around 20% or people with disability would be able to leave immediately in the event of a bush fire. No matter where you live, it’s important to be prepared and to have a plan. Read on for some bush fire safety tips.

Have a bushfire plan

The most important thing you can do is be properly prepared.
Make sure you have a plan in place for what you’ll do in the event of a
bushfire. Think about things like:

Decide where you’ll go if you must leave. Can you stay with a friend or family member?
Work out a plan for how you’ll get there. You might need a taxi or car service and if you drive, you’ll need a plan for the route you’ll take. It’s a good idea to prepare a backup route, just in case.
Have someone you can call to let them know when you’re leaving and when you arrive safely at your destination. Keep their number handy or program it into your phone.
Write a list of the things you’ll need to take with you. Any medications or health records, your mobile phone or laptop and chargers, any important documents, photos, clothes and toiletries.

There’s also a bushfire plan video, which you can access here.