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If you're elderly, unwell or living with disability you may need help clearing leaves from gutters, trimming trees and cutting long grass to protect your home from bushfire.  

Stay informed in an emergency. Set your local ABC radio station in your car, on ABC listen and on your battery-powered radio.

It's always fire weather season somewhere. While it's freezing down south, there are dry season bushfires in the north.

It's important to stay up to date with weather conditions and the fire danger ratings for the area you'll be travelling to. Keep your car radio tuned to the local ABC radio station for important information.

When disasters and emergencies impact our communities, it can take a huge toll on our mental health.

Here's why you should use the cooler months to prepare for bushfire and storm season. 

The Australian Fire Danger Rating System gives you an idea of how dangerous a fire could be if one starts in your area. It's quite simple — and it could save your life.