Bush Fire Wise
YOUR HOUSE IS THE BEST SHELTER IF WELL PREPARED
As the fire approaches
- Dress in protective clothing (made from cotton or wool, NOT synthetics)
- Drink water frequently
- Plug downpipes and fill all guttering with water
- Fill buckets, basins, baths and sinks with water
- Make sure children and family pets are inside
- Fit screens and close windows and shutters
- Wet-down roof, house and garden, especially on the side of the approaching fire. Turn on sprinkler system, if you have one
- Check roof cavity frequently for spot fires
- Check under the house for spot fires & embers
- Put out spot fires started by flying embers
Don't leave your home at the last moment!
During the fire
- Go inside and close all windows and doors
- Block all gaps and cracks under doors and around windows with wet towels
- Close blinds and curtains
- Stay inside until the main fire has passed
- Check roof cavity frequently for spot fires
After the fire
- After the fire has passed and for several hours after the fire front has passed, patrol your property & put out spot fires started by flying embers
- Check roof cavity frequently for spot fires
- Check under the house for spot fires & embers