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…

Bushfire smoke can harm humans, it can also affect our pets, livestock, and wildlife. 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…

Clinical Psychologist David Younger differentiates between physical and emotional preparation in the lead up to summer. Read more…

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…

If you are experiencing a disaster, Red Cross has a host of useful emergency management resources that can help, including: How to help after a disaster Dealing with the stress of an emergency Donating food to emergency services Psychological First 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…

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…

Emergencies can happen at any time. They can be as large as a bushfire, flood or cyclone or as personal as a death in the family. But the better you prepare for them, the easier it is for you and Read more…

If you’re travelling during the bush fire season, you could be affected by a fire. Bush and grass fires often cross roads and highways. Smoke can reduce visibility and roads may also be closed without warning. It can take just Read more…