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

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…

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

This page provides information relating to emergency preparedness and the steps you can take to better prepare for emergencies in the Blue Mountains. Working together with community groups and the agencies that make up the Local Emergency Management Committee, you 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…

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…

Recovery Connect brings together services and supports from charities, organisations and government directly to you. This assistance helps people prepare for and recover from disasters and major natural events. Check back in regularly as we frequently add new services and Read more…

Prepare an emergency survival kit before the bush fire season starts. Having a prepared kit means having easy access to things that can help you survive a bush fire or other natural disaster. It will be in one handy location. Read more…

It’s important you take the time now to get ready for bush fires. It can take as little as five minutes to make your plan. Discuss it with your family so you know what you will do in the event Read more…