Bushfire preparation checklists and resources Having a bushfire plan set is the first step towards being ready to face such a harrowing situation.
View and download useful emergency kit lists and checklists to help you prepare ahead of bushfire season. as well as information on what to on the day of a bushfire.
Be safe and leave early plan (1.9MB PDF) Use this bushfire plan template if you decide to be safe and leave early. Bushfire emergency plan and kit for your horses (0.7MB PDF) You may choose to find a safe area on your property, or you may decide to relocate your horse. If your plan is to relocate your horse you need to make arrangements ahead of time. Bushfire protective clothing (1.4MB PDF) Whether you are staying or leaving, everyone in your household needs these protective clothing. Firefighting equipment you need to stay and defend (0.8MB PDF) You can better prepare if you choose to stay and defend your house from a bushfire by having every single item on this equipment list. How to find shelter if it is too late to leave your property (0.8MB PDF) Sheltering in your own home during a bushfire should be your last option, here is what to do if you are unable to leave your property. How to prepare your property for a bushfire (0.6MB PDF) You can better prepare your home for a bushfire by completing this Property Preparation Checklist. How to protect your evaporative air conditioning unit from catching on fire (1.6MB PDF) How to protect and use your evaporative air conditioning unit so it doesn't catch from catching on fire as a result of embers. Leave Early Emergency Evacuation Kit (1.2MB PDF) Use this bushfire evacuation kit if you decide to be safe and leave early. Preparing your Emergency Evacuation Kit (0.7MB PDF) Find a list of what to pack before a disaster occurs and a list of items to pack on the day, including what to pack for your pet. Preparing your Emergency Kit to Stay and Defend (1.2MB PDF) Though not recommended, use this emergency kit if you decide to stay and defend your property. Stay and defend plan (2.0MB PDF) Though not recommended, use this bushfire plan template if you decide to stay and defend your property. Travelling during a bushfire (0.7MB PDF) If you are traveling or staying near bushland, fire is a real risk. Pack an emergency kit including items such as woollen blankets, drinking water, and protective clothing. Please note the documents above are in PDF format. If you have a disability and require this information in an alternative format, please email inclusion@dfes.wa.gov.au .
