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01 Feb 2021... If you live in a bushfire-affected area your water source could become contaminated from debris, ash, small dead animals or aerial fire retardants. If the water tastes, looks or smells unusual, do not drink it or give it to animals. Also, you should not source water from a creek that has been affected by bushfire as the water may be contaminated. Water drawn from deep bores or wells should continue to be safe to use.

Fire-safe behaviour is reliant on the awareness of risk and knowing what to do to reduce that risk. Adequate supervision and positive role modelling for young children is very important. Parents and carers can help reduce this risk by controlling or removing possible re-hazards around the home.

Advice on how to be prepared for a fire

01 Oct 2019... This video provides information for students to know how to call Triple Zero (000) in an emergency.

30 Nov 2016... This factsheet lists some risks and how to reduce them as well as what you need to do if a grassfire starts.

01 Sep 2021... This book is for South Australian residents only. If you are in South Australia, use this book to help you stay safe in a heatwave.

This resource was developed for South Australia only. Use this to plan and prepare for emergencies. It is a home emergency plan to help you prepare for storms with damaging winds and hail, floods or flash flooding, coastal or tidal surge, heatwave, and power, gas or mains water outages.

01 Oct 2018... This video gives an overview of key preparation activities you can undertake before the bushfire season e.g. cleaning your gutters, cutting your grass.

01 Mar 2010... Victoria's fire authorities, the MFB and CFA, together with the state's gas safety watchdog, Energy Safe Victoria (ESV), and the Victorian Adult Burns Service at The Alfred Hospital, are urging the community to be careful when using gas BBQs.

01 Feb 2021... These protective kits are for people returning to properties affected by fire. They are available from your local government relief and recovery centre, along with additional masks, disposable coveralls and sturdy gloves.