How you can Get Ready for summer

23 December 2021

Aussie summers are iconic. They can also be tragic.

Each year, communities across NSW experience bush fires, home fires, floods, storms, heatwaves, power outages and other emergencies.

It’s important to be aware of and prepared for seasonal hazards, whether you’re at home, at work or away on holidays.

Get Ready for summer now in five simple steps:

1. Know your risk. Think about the area you’re in or the location of your holiday destination and the types of disasters that could affect you.
2. Plan now for what you will do. Sit down and talk with your family and plan for what you will do if a disaster affects your area or when you are away on holidays.
3. Get your home ready. Prepare your home by doing general home maintenance and checking your insurance coverage.
4. Be aware. Find out how to prepare, what to do if there is a disaster in your area or while you are away on holidays and connect with NSW emergency services or keep on top of news reports if travelling so you can stay informed.
5. Look out for each other. Share information with your family, friends, neighbours and those who may need assistance.

Head to the Tweed Emergency Dashboard for links, useful information and contacts in an emergency.

Have fun and stay safe.