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Bushfire Survival Plan 2015-2018

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Issue #11

26 February 2018

Welcome to edition 11 of the Bushfire-Ready Neighbourhoods newsletter. The theme for this edition is Bushfire-Ready Neighbourhoods in action. In this edition: Squeaking Point – Bridging distant neighbours The Kettering Collective – Interview with Val Brown on the Kettering Fireguard Spotlight on Kelso and Greens Beach Narrowing the awareness-action gap: cultivating fire fitness as a social norm Bushfire behaviour Fire danger ratings

Issue #10

15 November 2017

Welcome to edition number 10 of the Bushfire-Ready Neighbourhoods newsletter. With summer just around the corner, the theme for this edition is Get Ready. In this edition: Seasonal bushfire outlook for Tasmania Towards Disaster Resilient Communities: SES & Bushfire-Ready Neighbourhoods...

Issue #9

17 July 2017

The theme for this edition is celebrating our TFS volunteers. We also showcase a few examples of the partnerships and engagement to educate residents about local bushfire risk and preparedness. In this edition: Volunteer Engagement Kits Riding for the Disabled,...

Issue #8 - 1967 Bushfires Edition

15 February 2017

The theme for this edition is reflecting on 50 years since the 1967 Black Tuesday bushfires and tips to be bushfire-ready today. In this edition: ’67 Bushfires Storymap Bushfires Then and Now Vox Pop Managing a Defendable Space Phone Tree...

Issue #7

15 November 2016

As we lead into summer, the theme for this edition is bushfire readiness. In this edition: Seasonal bushfire outlook for Tasmania Fire protection ideas Preparedness through reflection Six steps to a safer summer Do’s and don’ts on Total Fire Ban...

Issue #6

12 July 2016

The theme for this edition is stories from Round 1 of Bushfire-Ready Neighbourhoods. In this edition: BRN Round 2 communities commencing – 2016 to 2018 Take advantage of expert advice for your own peace of mind BRN in the North/North...

Issue #5

05 April 2016

The theme for this edition is community liaison as part of our bushfire management, linking prevention, preparedness and response. In this edition: Deloraine Evacuation Centre provides respite from fires Cost of disasters report Community liaison in the north west Remote...

Issue #4

11 November 2015

The theme for this edition is being bushfire-ready for the bushfire season which is here. In this edition: Firestorm 50 Years On: A Community Storytelling Project Planning to Leave Early It Works Better When We All Work Together Records Tumble...

Issue #3

17 July 2015

The theme for this edition is preparing for the bushfire season ahead. In this edition: Bushfire Ready – Has your community thought about developing a phone tree network? Ember proofing your property Bushfire Survival Planning and Emergency Kits Fire Equipment...

Issue #2

10 March 2015

Over the last few months the BRN team has seen a busy time state-wide. With 16 core communities being engaged with the program and more then 30 others actively engaged. The theme is partnerships and collaboration. In this edition: BRN...

Issue #1

10 December 2014

2014 has seen the launch of the Tasmania Fire Service Bushfire-Ready Neighbourhoods program. Helping Tasmanian communities to work together to prepare for bushfires. In this edition: Bushfire-Ready Neighbourhoods is helping Tasmanian communities work together to prepare for bushfires BRN Website...