Voice of Byron regular, Gregg Miller, posted a serious warning about the approaching hot summer weather and being prepared for bush fires in rural areas.
Gregg says, “Friends of Byron Shire… Don’t come become complacent about bush fires this summer.
“Don’t think IT WONT HAPPEN TO ME HERE.”
FOUR SIMPLE STEPS
The NSW Rural Fire Service has issued four simple steps to get ready for a bush fire:
STEP 1
DISCUSS WHAT TO DO IF A BUSH FIRE THREATENS YOUR HOME
Many households find that having a discussion over dinner works best as everybody is together and focussed.
STEP 2
PREPARE YOUR HOME AND GET IT READY FOR BUSH FIRE SEASON
There are simple things you can do around your home to prepare it for a bush fire, like keeping the grass low and having a cleared area around your home.
STEP 3
KNOW THE BUSH FIRE ALERT LEVELS
If there is a fire in your area you will find its alert level on the NSW RFS website and in the ‘Fires Near Me’ app. You need to keep track of the alert level so you know what you should do.
STEP 4
KEEP ALL THE BUSH FIRE INFORMATION NUMBERS, WEBSITES AND THE SMARTPHONE APP
In a bush fire, it’s important that you stay up to date on conditions in your area.
It’s a fact. If you and your home are well prepared, you stand a better chance of surviving a bush fire. Download the four simple steps today.
Further information can be obtained from your Far North Coast Rural Fire Service office 6671 5500 or your local brigade.