FireSmart Tips

Talk with your insurance provider about wildfire damage and loss insurance.  Ensure your insurance is adequate and up to date!

MYTH:  If I know the back streets in my suburb or town well, it will be ok for me to leave at the very last minute.

FACT: Smoke from a fire can limit visibility and you may become confused or disoriented.  Power lines and fallen trees on roads may be hard to see making driving dangerous.  It is always better to leave early before the fire arrives.

Cleaning your roof and gutters of leaves and pine needles (best done fall and spring) is a free FireSmart Activity!

Relocating propane tanks 10 meters from your house is a free FireSmart activity!

Every inside corner of your roof is a place where debris and embers can collect – clean them regularly!

Bark mulch is highly flammable. Remove bark mulch from around your home and don’t lead fire to your door.

MYTH:  A house can explode if it catches on fire!

FACT:  Houses do not just explode, it’s what you have stored under your home that may explode.  You should consider what flammable and explosive items you have around/under your home and where you should safety store them to reduce the risk to your home.  Click here to find out more on protecting your home!