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
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