Leaving early is the safest option for your survival. Only stay if you and your home are well prepared and you can actively defend it during a fire.

• These are hot, dry and possibly windy conditions for a bush or grass fire.
• If a fire starts and takes hold, it will be hard for fire fighters to bring under control.
• Well prepared homes that are actively defended can provide safety.
• You must be physically and mentally prepared to defend in these conditions.

YOU NEED TO BE AWARE

• Well prepared homes that are actively defended can provide safety. This means you have the right equipment and resources to put out fires around your home e.g.;
  • enough water supply;
  • petrol/diesel portable pump;
  • generator;
  • protective clothing etc.
• If you are not prepared, leaving bushfire prone areas early in the day is your safest option.