Be Bushfire Ready is a message supported by the Department of Fire and Emergency Services (DFES) and the Shire of Dumbleyung to increase the resilience to bushfire risk in our community because, during a bushfire, firetrucks may not be available to protect every home. This means residents and homeowners need to be responsible for their own safety.

Essential Information in Case of a Bushfire

• Call 000 if you see smoke or flames.

• Call 000 if you are worried about someone's safety.

• Monitor conditions. Useful websites include:

  • Emergency WA(External link)

  • Facebook pages for DFES and Shire of Dumbleyung(External link)

  • Firebreak Notice & List of Fire Control Officers

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Where to Begin a Bushfire Emergency Plan

• Download the 'My Bushfire Plan' app to your smart phone.

• Use DFES resources to help you prepare your plan.

• Sit down with pen and paper and write a clear Bushfire Emergency Plan.

• Meet your neighbours and develop support networks.

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How to Become Bushfire Ready?

• Learn how to prepare and protect your family and property from bushfire.

• Develop a Bushfire Plan(External link).

• Learn about bushfire warnings and alerts.

• Know what to expect from Emergency Services during a bushfire.

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