Settlement Guide: Be prepared - Simple tips to get yourself and your property ready for bushfire season

Managing bushfire risk to your home and family means being prepared. Experts advise that people who live in bushfire-prone areas need a plan for an emergency.

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Fire authorities around the country are preparing for bushfire season.

Captain Phill Townsend is a volunteer with the Country Fire Authority, CFA, at Keysborough Fire Brigade in Victoria.

He says you should start your preparation with a simple check.

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