As bush fire danger period approaches, the NSW Rural Fire Service (NSW RFS) has reminded the community to check they are fire safe this Get Ready Weekend.
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Get Ready Weekend will take place September 10-11 with volunteer firefighters holding events and activities for locals to attend and talk about what you can do to Get Ready for bush fires.
NSW RFS Shoalhaven Superintendent, Mark Williams said all residents in the Shoalhaven need to be prepared for the bush fire season.
“Regardless of the weather we have to endure over the coming season, now is the time to Get Ready,” he said.
“NSW RFS members have been busy preparing for this season by undertaking hazard reduction burns, maintaining firefighting equipment and undergoing training. Get Ready Weekend is a chance for residents to also do their bit.”
Events are planned across the Shoalhaven including firefighting displays, opportunities to get aboard a fire truck, take a picture with a firefighter and see some of their specialist equipment.
“Preparing for bush fires is easier than people may think. It could be as simple as talking to your family about what you would do if a bush fire was to start near them,” Superintendent Williams said.
For more information on local events please visit www.rfs.nsw.gov.au.
Don't know where to start? Follow these top five tips from the RFS to get you bush fire ready:
- TRIM overhanging trees and shrubs.
- MOW your lawn and remove all the cut grass.
- REMOVE material that can burn around your home (e.g. door mats, wood piles, mulch, leaves, outdoor furniture).
- CLEAR and remove all the debris and leaves from the gutters surrounding your home.
- PREPARE a hose or hoses that can stretch all around the house.