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The Homeowner's Bush Fire Survival Manual	PRINT

Faced with a bush fire?

What to do WELL before the fire arrives

SHORTLY before the fire approaches and during the fire

AFTER the fire has passed




	CONTENTS
	Introduction – Making your home a refuge >>
	Bush Fires - Three ways to protect your home >>
	Safer living in fire-prone areas >>
	How risky is your land? >>
	Your home - it’s your refuge! >>
	House protection – small jobs can save lives >>
	New house? Site it with fire protection in mind >>
	House design – safer living in fire prone areas >>
	Gardens >>
	Wind breaks – so useful, so safe >>
	On the rural property >>
	Water supplies – vital for home protection in rural areas >>
	Keep trees clear of power lines >>
	Evacuation – stay or go? >>
	Cars and bush fires >>
	If you decide to stay >>
	Protective clothing – The right clothes can save your life >>
	Equipment – all set to protect your home >>
	Protecting your home >> When the fire arrives \| After the fire
	Take special care – restricted and prohibited burning times >>
	Fire safety – do it now! (checklist) >>
	WA bush fire control – organisation >>
	Basic first aid >>
	Emergency telephone numbers >>

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