Bushfire Ready | Shire-of-Dumbleyung

ARE YOU BUSHFIRE READY?

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Every Monday for the month of August 2023 we advertised the Bushfire Preparedness Month campaign on our Instagram. See tips and information on how you can be Bushfire Ready!

Questions to consider:

1. Do you have a household Bushfire Plan?

2. Are you prepared for this fire season?

3. Have you planned your Firebreaks? Due 18th October 2023

Firebreaks are an annual requirement pursuant to the powers in Section 33 of the Bushfire Act 1954.

Yes, all property landowners and occupiers must comply.

See the Firebreak Notice in the Shire Information Booklet or full details outlining Townsite Properties and Rural Land Firebreaks requirements.

DUE 18th OCTOBER 2023

Inspections will commence, including aerial for rural land. Fines may be issued for those not compliant.

Create your Bushfire Plan

My Bushfire Plan App
Apple Store

Prepare for a Bushfire

My Bushfire Plan App
Google Play

Bushfire Preparation Toolkit

Bushfire Risks & Dangers

Fire Danger Ratings & Bushfire Warnings

Travelling During Bushfire Season

Be Bushfire Ready is a message supported by the Department of Fire and Emergency Services (DFES) and the Shire of Dumbleyung to increase the resilience to bushfire risk in our community because, during a bushfire, firetrucks may not be available to protect every home. This means residents and homeowners need to be responsible for their own safety.

Essential Information in Case of a Bushfire

Call 000 if you see smoke or flames.
Call 000 if you are worried about someone's safety.
Monitor conditions. Useful websites include:
- Emergency WA(External link)
- Facebook pages for DFES and Shire of Dumbleyung(External link)
- Firebreak Notice & List of Fire Control Officers

Where to Begin a Bushfire Emergency Plan

Download the 'My Bushfire Plan' app to your smart phone.
Use DFES resources to help you prepare your plan.
Sit down with pen and paper and write a clear Bushfire Emergency Plan.
Meet your neighbours and develop support networks.

How to Become Bushfire Ready?

Learn how to prepare and protect your family and property from bushfire.
Develop a Bushfire Plan(External link).
Learn about bushfire warnings and alerts.
Know what to expect from Emergency Services during a bushfire.