NSW Government NSW Rural Fire Service Fire and Rescue NSW

Your Leave Early Plan

Based on your responses, leaving early is your safest option during a bush fire emergency.

This is your safest choice.

OUR BUSH FIRE SURVIVAL PLAN


We have discussed our Bush Fire Survival Plan and have agreed our safest option is to leave early.

We agree to review this plan on 01 / 09 / 2019 to ensure it is still suitable for our circumstances.

WHEN WILL WE LEAVE
WHERE WILL WE GO
WHAT WILL WE TAKE

PROPERTY PREPARATION CHECKLIST


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  • Trim overhanging trees and shrubs

  • Mow grass and remove the cuttings

  • Remove material that can burn from around the home

  • Clear and remove all the debris and leaves from the gutters

  • Prepare a sturdy hose or hoses that will reach all around your home


NICE WORK!

By answering these questions, you have now completed Step 1 of the Guide to Making a Bush Fire Survival Plan. You and your family are now better prepared for bush fires.

KEEP GOING!

Complete Steps 2-4 of the Guide to Making a Bush Fire Survival Plan by clicking the links below. Ensure you and your family know what you will do if a bush fire threatens your home. It only takes 15 minutes.


EMERGENCY INFORMATION

In an emergency dial Triple Zero (000) immediately

INFORMATION ON FIRES

  • Fires Near Me application

  • www.rfs.nsw.gov.au

  • facebook.com/nswrfs

  • twitter.com/nswrfs

  • Bush Fire Information Line 1800 679 737

  • Listen to local Radio