Managing bushfire risk to your home and family means being prepared.
Highlights
- A well-prepared property has a better chance to survive a bushfire or ember attack.
- Having an evacuation plan is essential if you live in bushfire affected areas.
- Ready your emergency survival kit for things that can help you if you need to leave your place quickly.
Experts advise that people who live in bushfire-prone areas need a plan for an emergency.
There are some basic maintenance tips to prepare your property:
- Clean your gutters of leaves and twigs
- Repair the damage you can on and around the property
- Attach a fire sprinkler system to gutters
- Keep lawns short and gardens well maintained
- Have hoses long enough to reach around your house
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