Dispose of Cigarettes Properly: Never discard cigarette butts on the ground, especially in dry areas. Use designated containers.
Campfire Safety: Only light campfires in designated areas. Ensure they are completely extinguished before leaving.
Avoid Open Fires During High-Risk Periods: Refrain from lighting fires during hot, dry, and windy conditions.
Maintain Your Property
Create Firebreaks: Clear vegetation and create firebreaks to slow the spread of fire.
Remove Flammable Materials: Keep your property free of leaves, twigs, and other debris.
Safe Storage: Store flammable materials like firewood and gas bottles away from your home.
Support Community Efforts
Join or Support Local Fire Brigades: Volunteer with local fire services or support them through donations.
Participate in Community Clean-Ups: Help remove debris and flammable materials from communal areas.
Educate Others: Raise awareness about bushfire prevention in your community.
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Advocate for Controlled Burns
Support Controlled Burns: Advocate for and participate in controlled burns, which reduce fuel loads and lower the risk of severe bushfires.
Understand the Benefits: Educate yourself and others on the benefits of controlled burns in maintaining healthy ecosystems and preventing larger fires.
Practice Safe Use of Equipment
Use Equipment Safely: Avoid using machinery and tools that can spark fires, such as grinders and mowers, during high-risk periods.
Maintain Equipment: Regularly service and maintain equipment to prevent mechanical failures that could start a fire.
Support Environmental and Conservation Efforts
Plant Native Vegetation: Support the planting of native, fire-resistant vegetation.
