code red
What does it mean?
These are the worst conditions for a bush or grass fire.
Homes are not designed or constructed to withstand fires in
these conditions
The safest place to be is away from high risk bushfire areas
What should I do?
Leaving high risk bushfire areas the night before or early in
the day is your safest option - do not wait and see.
Avoid forested areas, thick bush or long, dry grass
Know your trigger - make a decision about:
- when you will leave
- where you will go
- how you will get there
- when you will return
- what will you do if you cannot leave
extreme
What does it mean?
Expect extremely hot, dry and windy conditions.
If a fire starts and takes hold, it will be uncontrollable,
unpredictable and fast moving. Spot fires will start, move quickly
and come from many directions.
Homes that are situated and constructed or modified to
withstand a bushfire, that are well prepared and actively defended,
may provide safety.
You must be physically and mentally
prepared to defend in these conditions.
What should I do?
Consider staying with your property only if you are prepared to the
highest level. This means your home needs to be situated
and constructed or modified to withstand a bushfire, you are well
prepared and you can actively defend your home if a fire starts
If you are not prepared to the highest level, leaving high
risk bushfire areas early in the day is your safest option
Be aware of local conditions and seek information by listening to
your emergency broadcasters, go to cfa.vic.gov.au or call the VicEmergency Hotline on
1800 226 226
severe
What does it mean?
Expect hot, dry and possibly windy conditions.
If a fire starts and takes hold, it may be uncontrollable.
Well prepared homes that are actively defended can provide
safety.
You must be physically and mentally prepared to defend in
these conditions.
What should I do?
Well prepared homes that are actively defended can provide
safety - check your bushfire survival plan.
If you are not prepared, leaving bushfire prone areas early in
the day is your safest option.
Be aware of local conditions and seek information by listening to
your emergency broadcasters, go to cfa.vic.gov.au or call the VicEmergency Hotline on
1800 226 226.
veryhigh high low
to moderate
What does it mean?
If a fire starts, it can most likely be controlled in these
conditions and homes can provide safety.
Be aware of how fires can start and minimise the risk.
Controlled burning off may occur in these conditions if it is
safe - check to see if permits apply.
What should I do?
Check your bushfire survival plan.
Monitor conditions.
Action may be needed.
Leave if necessary.