30 Nov 2018
An extremely dry winter prompted authorities in New South Wales to bring forward the start of the bushfire season for much of the state this year. As worsening drought conditions across NSW continue, and a long stretch of below average rainfall, the state’s rural fire service is encouraging us all to review our fire safety plans and be prepared.
The School Safety Website provides parents and community with up to date information on all adverse weather conditions and school closures across the state. This includes a dedicated bush fire search mechanism to identify whether a school is in a bush fire prone area and/or included on the department’s Bush Fire Register.
Our own school policy contains background information, contact details and response procedures. It can be seen here Bushfire Management Plan.
Fires Near Me is the official New South Wales Rural Fire Service (NSW RFS) app for emergency warnings and incident information. This app provides information on incidents across NSW attended by the NSW RFS and other agencies. You can download it from the iTunes Store or Google Play .