Find out how to prepare your home and family for bushfires and how to prevent a house fire.
Preparing Your Family
How to prepare your family to ensure your safety during a bushfire. Be InformedVisit the Fires Near Me website or download their app on the Apple App Store or on Google Play.
Preparing Your Home
By taking preparatory measures throughout the year, you can reduce the risk of losing your home during a bush fire. Building in Bushfire AreasAfter the 2001 bushfires at Christmas time in Sydney the Planning for Bushfire Protection (PBP) was adopted.
Council's Role
Council undertakes various activities throughout the year to reduce bushfire hazards and provides a helping hand when bushfires are around. Stay up to DateDuring and after a bushfire event Council strives to keep members of the public informed.
Have You Been Affected by a Bushfire?
Find out what support is available to you or your business if you have been affected by a bush fire. 2019/20 Bush Fire SeasonIf you were affected by the bush fires in 2019/20, please head to our Bushfire Support page for support available to you.
Fire Safety in the Home
With the onset of winter the public are reminded of fire safety and the need to take care when using home heating appliances. By following a few simple suggestions you can make you home a safer place in the winter.
2019/20 Bushfire Support
Find out information on response and recovery, applying for the Mayor's Relief Fund, how to make a donation and being prepared for further bushfire events.
Response, Recovery & Resilience Expo 2022
The Response, Recovery & Resilience Expo will be returning for its second year! Event DetailsLocation: Join us online via Zoom or in person at Mittagong RSL!
