Survival options if you're caught in a bushfire
Fires are unpredictable and plans can fail. Having a back-up plan can save your life if you are caught in a fire.
Shelter options
If you cannot leave the area it is critical to consider what shelter options are close by.
Shelter options may include a:
- well-prepared home (yours or a neighbour) that you can actively defend
- private bunker (that meets current regulations)
- designated community shelter or refuge
If sheltering in a building during a bushfire, make sure you have a point of exit in every room used as a shelter.
Do not shelter in the bathroom as it typically has:
- only one door out
- a small window that is often frosted.
In a bushfire, it is critical to maintain visibility to know what is happening outside with the fire.
Neighbourhood Safer Places
Neighbourhood Safer Places (NSPs) are places of last resort when all other plans have failed.
Read more about NSPs
Safety in the car
Cars are a very dangerous place during a bushfire. They offer very little protection from radiant heat.
Learn how to protect yourself if caught in the car
