Vehicle Fire (BELLEVUE, CITY OF SWAN, METRO NORTH EAST, CAD-ID: 816240)

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If you are one of the 5.5 million Australians living with a disability, you are potentially more vulnerable to disaster risk. Use this guide and start your emergency planning now. 

The Australian Fire Danger Rating System gives you an idea of how dangerous a fire could be if one starts in your area. It's quite simple — and it could save your life.

Here's why you should use the cooler months to prepare for bushfire and storm season. 

If you're elderly, unwell or living with disability you may need help clearing leaves from gutters, trimming trees and cutting long grass to protect your home from bushfires.  

Stay informed in an emergency. Set your local ABC radio station in your car, on ABC listen and on your battery-powered radio.

Wondering what a Watch & Act alert means for you? What’s the difference between a category two and category three cyclone? Find the definitions here.

When emergency strikes, staying connected to your neighbours and community can make a difference. The ABC and Australian Red Cross have created this digital guide to help you and your community get ready for emergencies.