Member for Cootamundra Steph Cooke is urging Grenfell residents to ‘Get Ready’ for the upcoming bushfire period and says it is particularly important for residents who live near bushland and areas prone to grass fires to start preparing now.
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“With the entire state in drought and ongoing warm conditions expected over the coming months, it’s more crucial than ever for residents to be vigilant around their properties,” Ms Cooke said.
“We’re fortunate to have some of the most skilled and experienced firefighters in the world here in NSW; however, they’re facing a potentially long and protracted bushfire season so we all need to do our part in the community to be as prepared as possible.”
“I urge households to update or create a Bushfire Survival Plan and make sure the whole family knows what to do when faced with a fire. It could save your lives,” Ms Cooke said.
The top four tips to getting ready for bushfire season are:
1. Discuss what to do if a bushfire threatens your home;
2. Prepare your home and get it ready for bushfire season;
3. Know the bushfire alert levels; and
4. Keep all the bushfire information numbers, websites and smartphone app handy.
You can download a Bushfire Survival Plan at:
https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/resources/bushfire-survival-plan
