Bushfire Seasonal Checklist

WINTER

• Remove dead vegetation from around the home and prune lower limbs of trees
• Obtain Council permit to burn off garden waste, or dispose of the material through mulching, or at a Council Waste Transfer Station
• Ember-proof the home, eg check roof space for loose tiles and gaps and repair as necessary

SPRING

• Slash or mow long grass and remove cut material (unless it can rot down before summer)
• Remove weeds around sheds and fences
• Cut back trees overhanging the roof
• Remove fallen branches and other debris
• Check and service all mechanical equipment, including grass cutters, water pumps, sprinkler systems and fire extinguishers
• Remove leaves from gutters
• Review and update your Bushfire Survival Plan

 SUMMER

• Maintain a 20-metre fuel reduction zone around your home (greater if on a slope)
• Clear around trees
• Remove leaves from the gutters
• Slash stubble near sheds/buildings
• Check reserve water supplies
• Rehearse your Bushfire Survival Plan with your family
• Prepare evacuation kit
• Ensure you have a portable battery-powered radio to hear bushfire warnings
• Monitor fire restrictions

 AUTUMN

• Remove undergrowth and dead vegetation
• Seek Council permission for a burn-off
• Check for any fire hazards and remove