Preparing your property

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Preparing your property means you can minimise the chance of property damage during a fire; even if you plan to leave early. Find more information about property preparation at cfa.vic.gov.au/prepare
People have lost their homes due to simple things like embers landing on their doormat. Before you leave, move anything that can burn away from your house
Do you have family, friends or neighbours who may need help preparing for fires? Talk to them about when they will leave, where they will go and how you can help.
Have a plan, make sure your family knows it, and stick to it. Don’t hesitate when it’s time to leave. You could get trapped by fire if you leave too late.

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	Have you started your property preparation for fire season? If you live in an area that could be impacted by grass or bushfires, preparing your property is essential to minimising the risk of damage to your property if a fire occurs. Prepare your property, protect your property. For more advice, please visit www.cfa.vic.gov.au/prepare Download: Prepare and protect your property from bushfire 30 second video (MP4 87.4MB)
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