After the driest winter in 15 years, residents living near bushland and areas prone to grass fires, are being urged to prepare for the approaching bush fire season.
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“I encourage households to update or create a Bushfire Survival Plan and make sure the whole family knows what to do when faced with a fire,” Northern Tablelands MP Adam Marshall said.
Mr Marshall said residents can visit their local fire brigade headquarters to pick up vital fire safety information; and follow a number of home fire safety tips including:
- trimming overhanging trees and shrubs;
- mowing your lawn and removing all the cut grass;
- removing flammable materials from around your home (eg. door mats, wood piles, mulch, leaves, paint, outdoor furniture);
- clearing and removing all the debris and leaves from gutters; and
- ensuring you have a hose or hoses that can cover the perimeter of your home.
A Bushfire Survival Plan can also be downloaded from the NSW Rural Fire Service at www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/resources/bushfire-survival-plan