Preparing your property for the fire season

Preparing your property for the fire season

Published on 21 August 2018

Council is reminding residents to help reduce the risk of bushfire this season by cleaning up around their properties in the coming weeks.

Preparations include:

slash grass and keep it under 75mm rake up and remove dry grass, leaves, twigs and loose bark (also called fine fuels) remove any rubbish or material that is likely to cause, maintain or promote a fire store flammable liquids well away from the house store woodpiles away from the house place metal flyscreens or window shutters over windows keep gutters clean of fine fuels remove noxious weeds from the property face LPG cylinders vent-pipe away from the house and store securely in an upright position prepare a bushfire survival plan.

Mayor, Cr Jennifer Anderson said there are many benefits in residents undertaking a few simple preparation measures now.

“Preparing your property for the fire season is something that needs to be done each and every year,” Cr Anderson said.

“From raking up dry grass and leaves to removing weeds and preparing a bushfire survival plan–these actions can make a huge difference to the safety of your property.“

To help residents clean up and prepare for the fire season, Council is encouraging people to use the free green waste service at transfer stations.

To access Council’s free green waste service, proof of residence such as an original rates notice or driver’s licence must be presented at the time of disposal.

Residential green waste is free of charge for all ratepayers and residents of the shire.

For more information on getting your property prepared for the fire season, visit Fire Ready or call (03) 5422 0333.