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	Leaving early is the safest way to survive a bushfire. Don't rely on an official warning to leave. Bushfires can start quickly and threaten lives and homes within minutes. www.cfa.vic.gov.au/leaveearly Download: Leave early or you're leaving too late 30 second video (MP4 89.5MB)
	Leaving early is the safest option to protect yourself and your family. Leaving early means leaving the area before a fire starts - not when you can see flames or smell smoke. 🔥 www.cfa.vic.gov.au/leaveearly Download: Leave before a fire starts or you're leaving too late portrait image (JPG 671.9KB)

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	During fire season, always monitor your local conditions and follow official warnings and advice using the VicEmergency app, the VicEmergency hotline (1800 226 226) and your local ABC Emergency broadcaster. Never rely on one source of information. Visit www.emergency.vic.gov.au for the latest information and warnings. Download: Stay informed portrait image (JPG 328.8KB)

When preparing for fire, also remember your pets. Have bedding, food and water ready to go and make sure you have safe transport when leaving early. Always put your own safety before the safety of your pets. Make sure your leave-early destination can accommodate your pets.
Make sure your pets can be identified easily. Microchip them and include your details such as your phone number on their collars.
Have a plan for horses and livestock. Late evacuation with horses will put them and you at risk. A large, well-grazed area where they can move freely, with a supply of water is safest. Remove all gear from horses and always keep them contained on your property. Open internal gates to allow horses room to move. Do not allow them off your property; they are at serious risk on roads where visibility will be poor.

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	Make sure pets and livestock are included in your family’s fire plan. Have food, water, bedding and safe transportation ready to go to minimise stress on yourself and your animals in an emergency. Visit www.cfa.vic.gov.au/pets Download: Plan for animals - Facebook and Instagrm video short version - 30 seconds (MP4 32.1MB)

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	What will you take with you if you leave on a fire risk day? It’s important to have the essentials packed and ready to go, in case you need to leave early 👜 Find out more at  www.cfa.vic.gov.au/emergencykit Download: Emergency kit portrait image (JPG 477.4KB)