Entries Tagged 'bushfires' ↓

This information was kindly provided by Ruth at 187 Waterworks. Timely advice as we go into Summer.

The best thing about having a plan is that it requires you to think about what you will do, discuss it with your household, and write it down – so everyone knows exactly what to do.

Question: When do I implement my plan?

Answer: This is a personal decision, and should be based on how prepared you are to face the predicted fire conditions…

There are two separate sections to a Bushfire Plan – preparation before the fire season, and actions during the fire season.

Continue reading →

Has your household prepared a bushfire plan?

A safe property + many safe properties
= a safer area for fire fighters to defend
= more chance of homes (and people) surviving.

Continue reading →

Living sustainably with fire

ABC’s By Design program this week looked at some key points to consider when you are designing a house in a fire-prone area through the eyes or two architects specialising in these design concerns. Dr Ian Weir is putting forward the idea that we now need to live sustainaably with fire.

It starts by understanding how fire works, and all houses can be at risk from a structural fire. One of the key problems is stopping the embers and the fire that can trigger a structural fire inside the house.

You can click on the ABC site and listen to the program.