How to Prepare for a Brush Fire

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Know if you want to stay and defend your house or go somewhere safe.

   If you want to stay and defend your house, let the local fire brigade or police know, so that if the bush fire strikes, they can come and help save your house, or help to keep you safe.
   
   Remember that this is not recommended and very unsafe, so if you are going to stay, make sure any young children/seniors/pregnant women leave.
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   Step 2: If you want to go somewhere safe

   Also round up as much money as you can. , It is a good idea to have a hand-cranked or battery operated radio.
   
   Use your cell phone too, to keep in touch with people and let them know how events are unfolding for you. ,,, That way you can make sure everyone is safe. , Answer their questions honestly, but don't be too emotional when you speak to them, as this can make them sad and scared. , But make sure you tell neighbors/emergency services that you have the horn, so that they know what the horn means. ,
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   Step 3: pack up all the necessary possessions like family valuables

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   Step 4: photo albums

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   Step 5: and bring your pets.

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   Step 6: Listen to the local radio station/television station

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   Step 7: as they will have updates on the condition of the bushfire.

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   Step 8: Ask the local fire brigade/police what will happen after the fire

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   Step 9: for example

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    Step 10: if they will have medical stations for check-ups

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    Step 11: and if so

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    Step 12: where they'll be.

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    Step 13: If possible

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    Step 14: make sure the local seniors know what's happening and offer for them to come and stay/leave with you.

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    Step 15: Arrange with a friend to check up on them after the fire.

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    Step 16: Educate children about brush fires

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    Step 17: and answer all their questions.

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    Step 18: Have a horn in every room in the house

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    Step 19: so that if the fire is in the house

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    Step 20: you can blow the horn and the fire crew can come and help you.

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    Step 21: If you are staying to defend your house

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    Step 22: and you know that your house can no longer be saved

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    Step 23: go and help somebody else save their house or leave the area immediately.

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