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…

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…

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…

Did you know? Households that plan for emergencies significantly reduce losses associated with disasters. Planning now so that you know your risks and what to do if there is a flood, storm or tsunami, can save your life, the life 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…

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…

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…

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…