Bushfire ‘Get Ready Weekend’ Starts Tomorrow

THIS Sunday, Cassilis and Wingen Fire stations will be open for public visitation as part of the New South Wales Rural Fire Service (RFS) ‘Get Ready Weekend’.

See details below

The Get Ready Weekend gives people the opportunity to engage with local fire brigades over Facebook and online meetings, to learn about managing bush fire risks in their area.

If you are planning to visit one of the fire brigades, please ensure to maintain social distancing rules and follow volunteer instructions, as there will be a visitation capacity of 13 people at any given time.

All attendees will be required to register via QR code and those who are experiencing any COVID-19 symptoms are asked to not attend the event and to go and get tested.

Upper Hunter Shire Mayor Maurice Collison said the 2019/20 bushfire season was the most devastating bushfire season in NSW history and communities are understandably keen to know more about getting ready.

“It was a stark reminder of the danger of fire,” Cr Collison said.

“It was also a reminder of the importance of being prepared and having a plan,” he said.

For more information visit www.rfs.nsw.gov.au.

Get Ready in six simple steps

1. Know your risk – think about the area you’re in and the types of disasters that could affect you;

2. Plan now for what you will do – sit down and talk with your family and plan for what you will do if a disaster affects your area;

3. Get your home ready – prepare your home by doing general home maintenance and checking your insurance coverage;

4. Be aware – find out how to prepare, what to do if there is a disaster in your area and connect with NSW emergency services to stay informed;

5. Look out for each other – share information with your family, friends, neighbours and those who may need assistance.

6. Download the EMERGENCY+ app to help you determine your location so you can better communicate your location to emergency service organisations.

For more information visit www.rfs.nsw.gov.au.