It’s time to ‘get ready’ for bush fire season as the weather heats up.
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Get Ready Weekend will be held on 10 and 11 September to help local residents prepare for a bush fire.
NSW Rural Fire Service lower north coast superintendant Lachlann Ison is urging all Kempsey residents to join NSW RFS firefighters for a weekend of events and activities.
“Regardless of the weather we have to endure over the coming season, now is the time to get ready,” Superintendent Ison said.
“NSW RFS members have been busy preparing for this season by undertaking hazard reduction burns, maintaining firefighting equipment and undergoing training,” he said.
“Get Ready Weekend is a chance for Kempsey residents to also do their bit.”
Superintendent Ison said Get ready weekend would be fun for kids and educational for adults.
“There are many events planned in our area, you can meet local fire-fighters, show the kids the fire trucks or talk to the volunteers about how you can prepare your home and family for the fire season,” he said.
"Local Bunnings stores are also hosting volunteer firefighters and displays so people can talk to them about the simple things they can do to reduce their bush fire risk.
“Preparing for bush fires is easier than people may think. It could be as simple as talking to your family about what you would do if a bush fire was to start near them. Get Ready weekend on 10 and 11 September is the ideal opportunity to take that action.”
Get Ready events in the Macleay Valley will include:
Open day at the Brigade Station - 613 Pipers Creek Road, Dondingalong on Saturday 10th September 9am to 12:30pm.
Community display and information at BP Clybucca Service Station - 2175 Pacific Highway on Sunday 11th September 9am to 12:30pm.
Information and a BBQ at Woolworths in Kempsey on Saturday 10th September 8am to 5pm.
Information and a free BBQ at Coles supermarket in South West Rocks - 255 Gregory Street South West Rocks on Saturday 10th September 9am to 1:30pm.
Information and a BBQ at Kempsey Big W on Saturday 10th September 8:30am to 2pm.
Information and BBQ at Kempsey Bunnings store on Saturday 10th September 7:30am to 3:30pm and Sunday 11th September 7:30am to 3:30pm.