Wagga’s Rural Fire Service is gearing up to host a free whole-day workshop to help the Riverina prepare for what is shaping up to be a dry bush fire season.
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As part of Get Ready Weekend 2018, local volunteer firefighters will be meeting with Riverina residents this weekend to share their top tips on preparing their homes and crafting a bush fire survival plan.
NSW RFS commissioner Shane Fitzsimmons encouraged all residents to come along, considering this year’s bush fire season was shaping up to be a bad one.
“With 100 per cent of NSW drought affected and a forecast of ongoing dry and warm conditions, we’re facing a potentially long and protracted bush fire season, so now’s the time to get ready,” Mr Fitzsimmons said.
“Research also shows that, while two thirds of people surveyed acknowledged that it is their responsibility to get ready of bush fires, nearly half of people have not taken any steps to protect their home.”
You can drop by Bunnings between 8:30am and 5pm on Saturday to introduce yourself and chat with the firies about your bush fire survival plan.
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