Did you know? At present, the total economic costs of natural disasters in Australia are estimated to average around $6.3 billion per year (Source: Insurance Council of Australia, 2013) Read more…

During a bush fire, Alert Levels are used to give you an indication of the level of threat from a fire. Remember – don’t wait for a warning. Some fires start and spread so quickly there may not be any Read more…

This page displays all bush and grass fires attended by fire services in NSW and other incidents attended by NSW RFS volunteers. Read more…

If you want to prepare for disasters, Red Cross has a host of useful emergency preparedness videos and information flyers in community languages, including: Arabic Chinese English Farsi Indonesian Spanish Swahili Tagalog Thai Tok Pisin Read more…

The BBCA is an independent, not-for-profit organisation translating research into tangible action to reduce climate and disaster risk for households, communities, governments and industry. Our members are independent bushfire resilience experts working to solve complex disaster risk problems with innovative Read more…

Get Prepared is an app that helps you connect with your key support people, accomplish simple tasks to make you and your loved ones safer, and protect the things that matter most to you. Read more…

Whether you live in the country, near the coast, in the suburbs or on the urban fringe, planning for bushfires could save your life and your home. Preparing yourself, your family and your property is key. Make sure you know 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…

Emergencies can strike at anytime, anywhere and without warning. The good news is, it’s easy to protect yourself, the people you love and the things you value most. Read more…

It’s important you stay up to date before, during and after bush fires and other emergencies. To help, the NSW RFS provides information and warnings through a range of channels. Read more…