Warm weather is forecast for this October long weekend which also marks the start of the Bushfire Danger Period from Saturday, October 1. Time to plan ahead and make preparations for your safety in the event of an emergency. Clear the gutters, have a go-bag ready and before you even think about burning-off, seek approval...
For your safety this Summer, we’ve updated our venue closure procedure in preparation for the bushfire danger season. If you’re booking a Council venue that’s located in bushfire-prone land, be sure to have a back-up plan in place in case the fire danger rating on the day (FDR) requires its closure. Planning a significant sporting,...
Across our Shire this Saturday, September 16, all RFS stations will be hosting a Get Ready Weekend event. With the heightened risk of bushfires looming for what is forecast to be a hot, dry Summer, this is an opportunity you won’t want to miss. Check out the RFS events happening near you and get the...
Community members are invited to take part in Emergency Management and Resilience meetings for our Northern and Southern Villages, facilitated by Council. These sessions will help you understand how the Wingecarribee Local Emergency Management Committee (LEMC) is working together with the State Emergency Service (SES), NSW Rural Fire Service (RFS), Local Land Services, and Council,...
In anticipation of a hot, dry summer ahead, we learn from the past to plan ahead and support our community’s preparedness for bushfire season. Guided by findings of the Bushfire Response and Recovery review of 2021, we’re completing hazard-reduction burns in partnership with firefighting agencies. We’re maintaining asset protection zones on Council-owned and managed lands....
