Hazard reduction is just one way of preparing for bush fires – it doesn’t remove the threat of fire, and it doesn’t remove the need for you and your family to be prepared. There are different types of hazard reduction Read more…

Learn about your legal obligation when developing on land that is designated as bush fire prone. Read more…

If bushfire occurs in the area you plan to travel to, and you need to postpone or cancel your trip, you may be entitled to a partial or full refund. Read more…

This Storm Season, NSW SES need you to be aware and prepared for storms. While storms can happen at any time of the year, between October and March, NSW sees increased chances of strong winds and heavy rain, which risks Read more…

Advice on how you can prepare to evacuate and what you can expect. Stay safe, connected and informed during natural disasters by monitoring local weather warnings and advice from emergency services. In storms, fires and floods, your phone, internet, or Read more…

Our tools and calculators can help you see where the gaps might be. Read more…

The NSW RFS is part of every rural community and we work together with farmers to help make our communities safer. The NSW RFS has a strong partnership with the NSW Farmers Association to help mitigate and respond to the 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…

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…

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…