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…

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…

Leaving early is always your safest option. Preparation isn’t just about cleaning up around the house and having a bush fire survival plan. It’s also about making sure you consider your physical, mental and emotional preparedness. To help your family 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…

Together the NSW SES and University of New England, AU launched the #3things project in May 2019. This series of short videos spark a conversation around the 3 things you would take with you in the event of an emergency Read more…

Bush fire is a part of life in New South Wales. So you need to live bush fire ready. That means knowing your risk and having a plan for what to do during a fire. You can make your plan Read more…

To help ensure your pets stay safe, especially if you are in a bushfire area or likely to relocate in the case of an emergency, be sure to create a disaster management plan. Being prepared will help keep everyone safe 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…

These resources have been designed to assist people with supporting their community in emergencies. 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…