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.

Source: AAP

A well-prepared property has a better chance to survive a bushfire or ember attack. 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