Reflecting on the catastrophic bushfires in California recently, it reminded me that we are in the middle of our peak bushfire season in NSW which is still in force until March.
So it’s a good time to take a look at own backyards and see what is combustible and needs clearing out.
One of the advantages of living in our area is the abundance of beautiful bushland that gives a lot of fuel for fires to take hold.
There are a few simple things that can be done around your home and property easily eg raking up leaves and other debris, especially in your guttering as embers can travel up to 40km floating in the air and lodge in your roof.
Always check your front door welcome mat to make sure it is fireproof, and not the cheaper brush type ones that could burn.
Gas bottles need to be stored away from the house in a safe place out of the heat as they can explode in extreme fires.
Finally you should consider a fireproof emergency bag that contains all your valuable documents that can be grabbed in a hurry and in an easy place to find.
You will see plenty of fire warning signs around our area, and please follow the instructions you may receive from any fire fighters.
