Discuss your bushfire plan with the whole household before dangerous conditions arrive. Use your fire authority’s planning resources and current warnings.
Start with your local fire authority
The NSW Rural Fire Service advises understanding your risk and deciding what your household will do. Its survival-plan resources help you discuss leaving decisions and preparation. Use the equivalent local authority if you live elsewhere.
Agree on the practical details
Discuss where you would go, how you would get there and how you would contact each other. Include people who may need assistance and make arrangements for animals. Keep the plan accessible to everyone involved.
Keep decisions connected to conditions
A saved route or written plan does not establish that a road is open or safe. Review current official information and follow emergency-service directions. Do not wait for an app notification to make a decision required by your plan or official advice.
Checklist
- Discuss the plan together.
- Identify destinations and assistance needs.
- Know where to find official warnings.
Sources & further reading
Check these official sources for current advice and instructions relevant to your location.