Your Bushfire Survival Plan

Travellers' Checklist

Victoria is one of the world's most fire prone areas. If you are travelling or holidaying anywhere around the state this summer, make sure you're FireReady. Stay informed, be prepared and pack some essential items.

You can also complete your Travellers’ Checklist on CFA’s Facebook page.

Never travel into any high-risk bushfire area where a Code Red has been declared. If you are staying in a high-risk bushfire area, the safest option is to leave the night before or early in the day on which the Code Red has been declared.

1. Do you know the most up to date Fire Danger Rating for the area you are travelling to? Check out the Fire Danger Ratings Forecast or call the Victorian Bushfire Information Line on 1800 240 667 for more information on Fire Danger Ratings or to find out which district you are in or will pass through.

2. Is there a Total Fire Ban in the area you are travelling to? Check out Bans, Restrictions & Ratings or call the Victorian Bushfire Information Line on 1800 240 667. You can also get more detailed information about what is and isn't allowed on a Total Fire Ban day, including restrictions around barbeques and campfires.

3. Are you keeping up to date with the local weather conditions? You can monitor weather conditions and the daily Fire Danger Rating in the district you're travelling in by listening to ABC or local radio, visiting the Bans, Restrictions & Ratings or calling the Victorian Bushfire Information Line on 1800 240 667.

4. Are you prepared to change your travel plans on hot, dry and windy days? On these days it's better to visit safer places such as cities and towns. Never travel into any high-risk bushfire area where a Code Red has been declared.

5. Have you packed essential items to help if you are caught in a fire situation? These include woollen blankets, drinking water and protective clothing like long-sleeved cotton tops, pants, hats and sturdy shoes.

6. Do you have the Victorian Bushfire Information Line saved in your mobile phone and have you downloaded the free CFA app for smartphones? You can phone VBIL or use the app to find out about Fire Danger Ratings, Total Fire Bans, emergency warnings (if there is a fire) and key bushfire preparation and planning information. Call the Victorian Bushfire Information Line on 1800 240 667 or via National Relay Service on 1800 555 677 if you are hearing impaired. Download the app >>

7. If you are staying overnight, have you discussed your Leaving Early options? Find out what bushfire safety plans are in place in the area where you are camping, caravanning or renting accommodation. Ask for information on alternative routes to leave the area and if there is a Neighbourhood Safer Place nearby (a place of last resort where you can go if you are caught by not leaving early enough).

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