CFA has a wealth of resources to help you know what to do before and during a bushfire.
This section discusses the importance of leaving early, how a well thought out bushfire survival plan can help you if you live or holiday in high risk bushfire areas of Victoria.
The Fire Ready Kit has been designed to help you understand your risk, prepare your property and develop a Bushfire Survival Plan.
Leaving early is the safest way to survive a bushfire. People die during bushfires trying to leave their homes at the last minute. Use this information to help prepare your leaving early plan.
Fires are unpredictable and plans can fail. Having a back-up plan that identifies your shelter or last resort options may save your life if you are caught in a fire.
Defending your home from fire is risky - you could be seriously injured, suffer psychological trauma or die. The safest option is to be well away from the threat.
