The Blue Mountains is an inherently bush fire prone area, both as a result of the widespread bushland and historic patterns of development. Read more…

Emergencies such as floods or bushfires can happen quickly. Planning how to take care of your animals before an emergency helps to keep everyone safe. 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…

Anyone could be caught in a natural disaster — and most of us carry something in our pocket that could help us stay safe, or even alive, when it strikes. 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…

Living with the bush is part of living in New South Wales – but so is living with the risk of fire. You don’t have to live right near the bush to be at risk. Even if your home is Read more…

A mobile application on Android that provides emergency warnings on bush fires and floods in NSW, and provides advice on what to do to stay safe. Read more…

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…

A mobile application on iOS that provides emergency warnings on bush fires and floods in NSW, and provides advice on what to do to stay safe. Read more…

Welcome to the NSW Rural Fire Service Bush Fire Household Assessment Tool. This tool is designed to help you make an informed decision when making your bush fire survival plan. No matter what your plan, it’s important you prepare your Read more…