Are you Bushfire Ready?

In the event of a bushfire, you need to have a plan in place ready to act on. Having a disability can make this more complicated. Are you ready?

Bushfire planning for people with disability

If you or your home is ever under threat from bushfire, it is really important to have a bushfire survival plan and supplies ready to go at a moment's notice in case you need to evacuate quickly. The threat of bushfire can vary greatly depending on where you live. If you live in a regional or rural area, you are at most risk. It is very important not to disregard the threat though even if you do live in a more bult up urban area. 

People with disability and older Australians need to take particular care to prepare and plan for the worst-case scenario, as there can be added levels of difficulty for these groups to evacuate easily and safely. We have a series of articles we hope will help you make a plan and prepare for the worst so you know exactly what to do if there is a fire near you so you can act and get to safety in time. 

Have a plan

Get information

Ways to stay well

Other resources

Government planning and policy

Need urgent help?

If life is in danger, call Triple Zero (000). For information on bushfires, contact your state fire authority. 

If you are deaf or hard of hearing, you can call the National Relay Service on 1300 555 727 or use other contact options provided by the NRS to contact any of the above. 

If you need an interpreter or translation services, please call the National Translating and Interpreting Service or TIS on 131 450.

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