The Country Fire Service (CFS) has declared October its Be Bushfire Ready Month and called on South Australians to prepare for the worst.
Chief Officer of CFS, Mark Jones said residents were being encouraged to prepare their homes, properties and families ahead of this year’s bushfire season.
Chief Officer Jones said it was important the community prepared a five-minute bushfire plan, not forgetting to include their pets and livestock, prepared an emergency kit, and began clearing their properties before it was too late.
He said this year’s seasonal bushfire outlook suggested an average fire season in South Australia, however, the potential for fast-moving grass fires in remote areas of the State remained a significant concern.
Chief Officer Jones said it only took one bad day paired with the right conditions for a fire to pose risk to life and property.
“The potential for fast moving grass fires remains a significant concern this season and the community need to prepare their properties now,” he said.
“It’s important South Australians know the risks in their area and that they’re prepared.
“This means having a five-minute bushfire plan, ensuring their properties are prepared and knowing how to stay informed.”
Minister for Emergency Services, Vincent Tarzia said there was no such thing as being too prepared and urged residents to download the Alert SA App.
“Strategic prescribed burns are already underway across the State to further build on South Australia’s bushfire resilience, but I urge the community to evaluate their own properties and act now,” Mr Tarzia said.
Information on how to complete a five-minute bushfire plan can be found at this PS News link.
