Categories for Bushfire Safety

Bushfires can cause a number of injuries including burns, smoke inhalation and damage to the eyes from smoke or floating

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If you live in an area that is prone to bushfires you need to decide whether you will leave early or stay and defend your home when a bushfire threatens. The most important thing to think about when you are deciding this is your safety.

If you live in a bushfire prone area it is important to be sufficiently prepared for the bushfire season. Part of this preparation involves putting together an Emergency Survival Kit.

Whether you plan to leave early or stay and defend your home, your property will need to be prepared against bushfire threats.

The first priority in managing a burn is to stop the burning process, cool the burn (which will provide pain relief) and cover the burn.