Community Safety
Do you live in a Bushfire Prepared Community?
- Is your community at risk?
- Is your home in an area where human development meets bushland?
Bushfire is a natural occurrence, and one of natures most devastating forces. And more people than ever before are choosing to live in or near bushland. Semi-rural and urban residential estates on the outskirts of our cities and towns as well as properties exposed to corridors of bushland in urban settings are potentially at risk of bushfire threat.
If you live in a place where the city meets the bush you should consider this informaion carefully. The dangers faced from bushfires include threats to people, property, communty assets, the landscape and wildlife.
Firefighters urge residents to be aware of the risks and responsibilities in grass and bushfire-prone areas, and to prepare their properties for the fire season.
Responding to bushfires must be shared between Queensland Fire and Rescue Service (QFRS), local government, communities and most importantly, individuals. The Service takes its responsibility very seriously to protect the lives and property of those in the path of bushfire. However, in some situations, such as major or multiple bushfires, Queensland Fire and Rescue Services cannot guarantee that a fire fighting appliance and crew will be available to protect every residence.
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