MEMBER for Myall Lakes Stephen Bromhead urges residents in the Manning to join firefighters on Get Ready Weekend to prepare for the coming bushfire season.
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“Volunteer firefighters are holding events and activities in our area on September 12 and 13 to inform residents about what they can do to prepare for bushfires,” Mr Bromhead said.
“Preparing for bushfires is easier than people may think.
“There are lots of activities planned where people can talk to firefighters about how they can take some simple steps to reduce their risk this bushfire season.”
NSW Rural Fire Service commissioner Shane Fitzsimmons said volunteers have been busy preparing for this season by undertaking hazard reduction burns, maintaining firefighting equipment and undergoing training.
“Now we’re asking the community to do their bit,” commissioner Fitzsimmons said.
“I invite people to visit the NSW RFS website and find out where things are planned in their local area. They can talk to our volunteers at a brigade station open day or at local Bunnings stores and take some simple steps towards reducing their fire risk.
“Warmer than normal temperatures and low rainfall are predicted, which means we need to prepare for an above average fire season.”
Get Ready Weekend events are being held locally as follows:
- Open day at the Killabakh brigade station on The Crossing Road on Sunday, September 13 from 12pm to 2pm.
- Display stand and volunteers at Bunnings Taree, Wingham Road, Taree on Saturday, September 12 and Sunday, September 13 from 8am to 3pm.
- Open day at Tinonee brigade station, Park Street, Tinonee on Saturday, September 12 from 9am to 1pm.