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How to Prepare Your Property for Bushfire Season

Australia’s bushfire seasons are becoming increasingly intense, making preparation essential for safeguarding your property and loved ones. Effective planning can reduce fire risks and increase your resilience against emergencies. Here are practical steps to prepare your property, focusing on water tanks as a critical component of your bushfire readiness strategy.

Clear Vegetation and Debris:

  • Remove dry leaves, branches, and undergrowth around your home and structures.
  • Maintain a 20-meter buffer zone of cleared land (Asset Protection Zone).

Strategically Place Water Tanks:

  • Position tanks away from flammable structures like wooden sheds.
  • Install them on flat, fireproof bases (e.g., concrete pads).
  • Ensure easy access for firefighting equipment.

Use Fire-Ready Water Tanks:

  • Opt for steel water tanks, which are fire-resistant and durable.
  • Fit a Storz outlet and create an integrated fire-fighting reserve.
  • Ensure tanks are full before the bushfire season begins.

Create Defensible Zones:

  • Surround water tanks with non-combustible materials like gravel.
  • Install sprinklers on and around tanks to dampen surrounding areas.

Maintain Accessibility:

  • Ensure that your water tanks are accessible to firefighting crews.
  • Keep driveways and gates clear for emergency vehicles.

Preparation is key to bushfire safety. Steel water tanks with firefighting reserves can make a significant difference during emergencies. Act now to secure your property and stay fire-ready.