In preparation for what’s expected to be a high-risk bushfire season, the NSW Rural Fire Service is hosting Get Ready Weekend this Saturday and Sunday, September 22-23.
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People are invited to meet their local firefighters and get information in preparation for bushfires.
This is a great opportunity for families to have fun, get to know their local firefighters, find out about the local fire risk and learn just how easy it can be to prepare for the bushfire season.
- NSW RFS
There will be more than 600 events across the state, including in Goulburn, Crookwell, Yass, Braidwood and Queanbeyan, featuring firefighting vehicle displays, information stands, kids activities and workshops.
“This is a great opportunity for families to have fun, get to know their local firefighters, find out about the local fire risk and learn just how easy it can be to prepare for the bushfire season,” NSW RFS said.
Firefighters will be promoting five simple steps and for people to create a bushfire survival plan.
The five steps are:
- TRIM – overhanging trees and shrubs.
- MOW – your lawn and remove all the cut grass.
- REMOVE – material that can burn around your home (e.g. doormats, 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.
To find an event near you, visit www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/news-and-media/get-ready2018
