The Bureau of Meteorology is Australia’s national weather, climate and water agency. Its expertise and services assist Australians in dealing with the harsh realities of their natural environment, including drought, floods, fires, storms, tsunami and tropical cyclones. Through regular forecasts, Read more…

The AIDER (Assist Infirm, Disabled and Elderly Residents) program is a free, one-off service which supports some of our most at-risk community members. Read more…

If you’re travelling during the bush fire season, you could be affected by a fire. Bush and grass fires often cross roads and highways. Smoke can reduce visibility and roads may also be closed without warning. It can take just Read more…

Most of us have insurance, and while it may not be top of mind among all the other things we deal with every day, insurance can help protect the things we value most. If you think you need insurance, or Read more…

A mobile application on Android to help you stay up to date on traffic conditions that affect your journey on NSW roads. This information includes current hazards and major events such as floods, roadworks and traffic incidents. Read more…

A well prepared home is more likely to survive a bush fire. Even if your plan is to leave early, the more you prepare your home, the more likely it will survive a bush fire or ember attack. A well Read more…

Up-to-date information about bushfires, storms, flooding and other emergencies from around Australia, along with advice to protect you and your property. Read more…

FORTIS House was developed in response to community requests for help to build better. Every year, the Bushfire Building Council of Australia (BBCA) is contacted by thousands of people asking for help to make their homes more resilient to bushfire Read more…

The Bush Fire Danger Ratings give you an indication of the possible consequences of a fire, if one was to start. Bush Fire Danger Ratings are based on predicted conditions such as temperature, humidity, wind and the dryness of the Read more…

A Bush Fire Risk Management Plan is a strategic plan that identifies the risk to communities and the assets they value in the local area. The aim of the Bush Fire Risk Management Plan is to identify ways to reduce Read more…