Bushfires

The ACT Bushfire season starts around October/November each year. Check the ESA website for that year’s start date (| ACT Emergency Services Agency), and information on what to do before, during and after a bushfire.

Be Prepared

It’s important to consider this information before the event of a bushfire.

• At the start of the bushfire season, get your home ready ACT-Bush-Fire-Survival-Plan-2013 pg 7 v2).
• Create a Bushfire Survival Plan for your household (see the ESA website – Survival Plan.pdf (act.gov.au)).
• Prepare your Emergency Kit (Home Emergency Kit Checklist.pdf (act.gov.au))
• Be familiar with the Evacuation Checklist (Bushfire Survival Plan 2018.pdf (act.gov.au)).

To report a fire emergency

• Call Triple Zero (000)
• If you are deaf or have a speech or hearing impairment call 106

For information on fires

• Check our Fires Near Me page for current incidents
• Listen to local media
• ESA Facebook page – ACT Emergency Services Agency | Facebook

Remember

• Follow your bush fire survival plan Survival Plan.pdf (act.gov.au). If you do not have a bush fire survival plan, ensure you know what you will do before, during and after the fire.
• Remember – leaving early is your safest option. 

If you can, contact your family and friends and check on your neighbours.