Prepare for Bushfire Season

The CFS Chief Officer has declared that the Fire Danger Season dates for the Adelaide Metropolitan area are from 15 November 2024 to 30 April 2025.

Having a bushfire survival plan is essential during this period. People should think about what they will do when a bad fire day approaches – including where they will go, when they will leave, what they will take.

Clearing around your property – clearing your gutters, mowing lawns, removing flammable materials close to your home (wood piles) and removing fallen branches and other debris is an essential way to protect your property during the Fire Danger Season.

Below are some key guidelines to adequately prepare for a bushfire.

Be prepared:

• Prepare your home and property to provide you more protection if a fire starts.
• Pack your emergency kit so it's ready for when you need it. A survival kit should keep all the things you need together and be accessible. The following kits should be created:

• Relocation Kit - things to take with you. 
• Survival Kit - what you need to help survive the day. 
• Recovery Kit - what you need for the 24-48 hours after a fire.

• Know what you can and can't do during the Fire Danger Season and on Total Fire Ban days.

Make a plan:

• Make a 5 Minute Bushfire Plan so everyone in the household knows what they will do when a fire starts. Your Bushfire Survival Plan should include:

• What you need to do to safeguard your property. 
• What actions each member of the family will take on fire risk days and if fire threatens.

• Know which Fire Danger Rating will be your trigger to leave early.

Stay informed:

• Check Fire Danger Ratings daily so you know how dangerous a bushfire would be if it started.
• Take action if a warning is issued after a fire has started.
• Regularly check for bushfire updates using multiple sources of information.

To create your 5-minute Bushfire Survival Plan and learn more about fire restrictions in the Sturt area during the Fire Danger Season visit the CFS website at: https://www.cfs.sa.gov.au/home/