Bush fires and other emergencies are testing times for everyone, but with a bit of planning and preparation you’ll have greater peace of mind now and in the event of an emergency. There are some amazing services and free resources for people with disability, … Continued
The 2019-2020 Black Summer Bushfires burnt an unprecedented area of land in the Blue Mountains. Four major fires impacted at different times: Gospers Mountain Fire, Ruined Castle Fire, Green Wattle Fire and Erskine Ridge Fire. Despite this, large areas of unburnt bush … Continued
Pets needs are often forgotten and left to the last minute because they don’t know how to remind you to plan for them too. Understand that not all emergency shelters can safely accommodate animals so it’s best to plan … Continued
Emergencies come in all shapes and sizes, from the common blackout to a multi-day evacuation. Your box is your go to place for all of these. But what is an Emergency Box? You’ve probably guessed it right – it’s a box … Continued
Each member of your family should have their own personal grab bag. This bag contains your stuff. Stuff can be helpful to ease the stress of evacuation, especially for the kids. At the end of this article we’ve included a fun activity … Continued
What conditions should you expect if you stay and defend your home? People who have stayed to defend their home during a bushfire describe the experience as “terrifying, hot and noisy”, “Sounds like a freight train” – It’s hard to imagine … Continued
‘Get out and get out early’ During the Black Saturday bushfires of 2009, most people died where they thought they would be safest. Of the 173 people killed, two-thirds died in their own homes. Of those, a quarter died sheltering … Continued
The usual Friday night dilemma, ‘What should I wear?’ So let’s start with dressing for safety and comfort so you will be ready to meet some of the toughest challenges you could ever be faced with. We want to give you … Continued
Grab a hat, pop on the walking boots, time to check out your patch. TASK: Hazard Spotting Wearing your honorary firefighter helmet, take a walk around your local area and look upon it as a bush firefighter does. Take a pen and … Continued
Experience has shown that the greatest risk to life in a bush fire is to those involved in car accidents as a result of poor visibility. Thick smoke and heat exposure while a fire front passes through can turn a … Continued