• These are very hot, dry and windy conditions for a bush or grass fire.
• If a fire starts and takes hold, it will be unpredictable, move very fast and very difficult for fire fighters to bring under control.
• Spot fires will start and move quickly.  Embers may come from many directions.
• Homes that are prepared to the highest level, have been constructed to bushfire protection levels and are actively defended may provide safety.
• You must be physically and mentally prepared to defend in these conditions.
• The safest place to be is away from bushfire prone areas.

YOU NEED TO GET READY TO ACT

• Only stay with your property if you are prepared to the highest level. This means your home needs to have been constructed to bushfire protection levels e.g.; enclosed eaves, covers over external air conditioners, metal flyscreens etc
• You must be well prepared and able to actively defend your home if a fire starts. 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 to the highest level, leaving bushfire prone areas early in the day is your safest option.