Johns River, Rainbow Flat, Minimbah and Wootton Rural Fire Service brigades holding Get Ready Weekend events this weekend

Get Ready Weekend events will be held this weekend at the following times and locations:

Johns River- Johns River markets on Saturday, September 12 between 9am and 2pm

Minimbah- at the fire station on Saturday, September 12 between noon and 2.30pm

Wootton- at the fire station on Sunday, September 13 between 10am and 1pm

Rainbow Flat- Rainbow Flat Shopping Centre on both Saturday and Sunday between 10am and 2pm

Residents in these areas are encouraged to meet with their crews ro find out about fire risks and prepare for the summer season ahead.

The majority of events will be held on September 19 and 20, with more information to come next week.

Hannam Vale (September 5) and Coomba Park (August 22) have already held their open days.

Following the devastating impacts of last spring's bushfires, everyone is encouraged to work on a fire safety plan.

Due to COVID-19, some brigades across the State will hold online meetings and provide resources on their respective Facebook pages instead.

The official bushfire danger period for both the Mid Coast and Port Macquarie Hastings local government areas began on September 1.

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