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Communities are being urged to ‘ Get Ready ’ for the upcoming bush fire season , with the NSW Government and NSW Rural Fire Service ( NSW RFS ) reminding people to prepare their homes and ensure their bush fire plan is up to date .
Emergency Services Minister , David Elliott , said now is not the time to be complacent , as we see significant grass growth across the state after a wetterthan-average winter .
“ It is important that everyone takes the time to prepare their properties . The RFS does incredible work not only protecting our communities in times of emergency , but also providing tools and advice to assist people with preparation ,” Mr Elliott said .
The launch of the Rural Boundary Clearing Code will allow eligible rural landowners to take an additional step to mitigate their risk of bush fire .
The NSW Government has introduced a Rural Boundary Clearing Code , to help landholders in identified areas remove vegetation from their property boundary to help prevent fire spreading .
The code allows for clearing only in identified areas , such as areas which are zoned as Rural , and which are considered bush fire prone .
It allows landholders to clear , without approval , vegetation within 25 metres of the boundary of their landholding to prevent fire spreading . It applies only to the landholder ’ s property and not neighbouring land .
There are environmental protections in place , and heavy penalties apply if a landholder doesn ’ t follow these requirements . You can get more info about boundary clearing at www . rfs . nsw . gov . au / plan-and-prepare / boundary-clearing-tool . “ Our emergency services stand ready to protect communities across NSW , but every land owner needs to play their part ,” Mr Elliott added .
NSW RFS Commissioner , Rob Rogers AFSM , said it only takes a few minutes to make a plan that will give your property and your family the best chance of survival should you be threatened by bush fire .
“ We are particularly concerned about the risk of grass and crop fires this year . These sorts of fires can spread very quickly are very difficult to control .” Commissioner Rogers said .
“ This year our brigades are holding over 400 Get Ready events online to help guide landowners in their preparation journeys . We urge all communities to take advantage of this valuable information and take the time to prepare . Please don ’ t wait until it ’ s too late .”
The top four tips to getting ready for bushfire season are :
Discuss what to do if a bushfire threatens your home ;
Prepare your home and get it ready for bushfire season ; Know the bushfire alert levels ; and Keep all the bushfire information numbers , websites and the Fires Near Me app handy .
The NSW Government has committed more than $ 480 million over four years in response to the independent NSW Bushfire Inquiry to fund fleet upgrades , emergency control centres , firefighting aircraft , drones , protective clothing , strategic fire trails , and bushfire research .
“ This year ’ s fire season is already upon us and we urge people not to take any chances – take the time now to prepare and to live bush fire ready ,” Commissioner Rogers said .
It takes just five minutes to check your bush fire survival plan . Visit www . myfireplan . com . au to learn more about preparing your plan .
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