Understand your risk of bushfires so you can plan to stay safe
There is an increased risk of fires this season. Plan what actions your household will take if there's a bushfire near you.
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Advice on how to prepare for bushfire season
Prepare your documents before an emergency
Find out how to store your important documents so they are easy to take with you in an emergency.
Plan for a bushfire emergency
Make a plan so that everyone in your household knows what to do in an emergency.
Make your emergency kit
Know how to prepare and what to pack in case you need to leave your home in a bushfire.
Protect your home
Find a list of tasks to prepare your home and property before a bushfire.
Prepare your pets and animals
Find steps you can take now to help pets and animals stay safe in an emergency.
Prepare your business
Take action to safeguard your business from damage and losses in the case of a bushfire.
More on responding and recovering
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What to do when there's a bushfire
It's important to know what action to take in an emergency. Find trusted information to help you when there's a bushfire.
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Recovering from a bushfire
Advice and support for after a bushfire. Find what to do about damaged property, accommodation, replacing lost documents, and what financial assistance is available to you.
Emergency resources and contacts
- NSW Rural Fire Service (RFS) My Fire Plan
- NSW SES Home Emergency Plan
- Building small business resilience
- For personalised recovery help, call Service NSW on 13 77 88
- Call Legal Aid on 1800 801 529 for free legal advice
- Find emergency accommodation
- Get mental health support
- Support for local councils after a disaster