Council urges bushfire preparedness

Council urges bushfire preparedness

A video series exploring the actions property owners can take to be bushfire ready, before and during a fire, was launched Wednesday, December 15 on Huon Valley Council’s social media platforms.

The video series is part of Council’s Bushfire Preparedness Social Media Campaign and features Peter Smith, the Brigade Chief at Dover for the Tasmania Fire Service, and Mayor Bec Enders.

The videos focus on what property owners can be doing to remove fire hazards from their property as well as what to do in the event of bushfires.

“Bushfire preparedness is a community effort that requires everyone to do their bit,” Mayor Enders explained.

“We can all help protect our towns by taking responsibility for cleaning up our properties and supporting our neighbours to do the same.

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