Bushfire Preparation and Plans
Bushfires in Victoria are common and can range in severity due to demographic, geographic and climatic factors. Bushfires are an inherent threat to Victoria’s livestock industries.
The behaviour of a fire can change with little warning and you must never assume your property is free from risk. Property location does not necessarily relate to the impact of a fire or the severity of losses.
Farms located adjacent to forests may be engulfed by a bushfire in a matter of hours or days, while fast moving grassfires, fuelled by dried pastures can develop and devastate in minutes or hours.
It is important to plan and be prepared early, so you lessen the impact of fire on your property and livestock. Do not wait until the threat is imminent.
The impact of bushfire on can be emotionally and financially devastating for Victorian farmers. As part of your preparation plan, obtain insurance cover in case your property is affected by fire.
- Farm and Livestock Bushfire Plan
- Checklist for Farm and Livestock Bushfire Plan
- Emergency Stock Containment Areas
- Pets and Emergencies
- Caring for animals during extreme heat
- Haystack Fires (Spontaneous combustion)
- Horses and Bushfires
Fire preparation and personal safety
Recent fires have highlighted that good preparation and early action are essential to preventing losses during fire. The most important thing is the safety of you and your family.
Visit the Country Fire Authority (CFA) website or contact your local CFA brigade for advice on your property and house fire preparation plans before the fire season starts.
Ensure you monitor the daily weather forecast and the fire danger rating (FDR). If the rating is severe, extreme or code red (catastrophic) you will need to start your bushfire survival plan.
