With the bush-fire season approaching, the Billinudgel/Ocean Shores Rural Fire Service is offering to work with local residents and landowners to be aware of bushfire risk and take steps to protect their families, homes and properties.
Senior Deputy Captain, Murray Drechsler, told The Echo, ‘While our region has recently had rain, prolific vegetation growth is a major concern, because it can become a source of fuel for fires. Early fires, this year, across the state make us aware the bushfire season will soon be here’.
‘As part of the NSW Rural Fire Service’s Get Ready Weekend, we are hosting two local events. On Saturday, September 21, we will be at the Ocean Shores Shopping Centre, between 9am and 3pm, and on Sunday, September 22, we will open up the Billinudgel Fire Station, between 10am and 2pm.
‘At both events we will have a lot of information and resources to help you plan ahead for the upcoming fire season. Our team will be there to answer questions and help you think through your individual situation.
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‘We can provide you with advice on how to plan and prepare a Bush Fire Survival Plan and walk you through five simple steps to prepare your property.
‘We can explain the new Fire Danger Rating System, introduced in September 2022, which is easy to understand and clear on how to respond. We can also demonstrate how simple it is to use the Hazards Near Me phone app. We also have a few fun things for the kids. Come along and meet our friendly crew!’
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