A Bush Fire Risk Management Plan is a strategic plan that identifies the risk to communities and the assets they value in the local area. The aim of the Bush Fire Risk Management Plan is to identify ways to reduce 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…

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…

Hotspots is a community engagement program that provides private landholders and land managers with the skills and knowledge to actively participate in fire management for the protection of life and property, while at the same time ensuring biodiversity is protected 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…

Neighbourhood Safer Places are a place of last resort during a bush fire emergency. They are to be used when all other options in your bush fire survival plan can’t be put into action safely. Read more…

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…

If you want to prepare for disasters, Red Cross has a host of useful emergency management resources that can help, including: RediPlan – a free disaster preparedness guide packed with helpful hints and clever strategies on how to prepare for Read more…

The AIDER (Assist Infirm, Disabled and Elderly Residents) program is a free, one-off service which supports some of our most at-risk community members. Read more…

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