The NSW Rural Fire Service is calling for all residents to join their local volunteers for Get Ready Weekend between September 19 - 20 to prepare for the bush fire season.
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This weekend, volunteer firefighters will be holding more than 480 innovative COVID-safe events and activities across the state, in person and online.
Member for Wollondilly Nathaniel Smith said the threat of bush fire is as real as ever, particularly the risk of grass fires across the state.
"Despite a large part of the State having burnt during our 'Black Summer', we cannot get complacent about this coming season, so now is the time to get ready," he said.
Nathaniel Smith said the events will offer residents a chance to engage with their local brigade, find out about the fire risk in their area and learn about practical actions they can take to 'get ready'.
"Last year NSW experienced an extreme and devastating fire season that saw NSW Rural Fire Service volunteer crews go to extraordinary lengths to protect to lives and homes.
"With the next fire season upon us, it is now more important than ever that residents of Wollondilly are prepared.
"Get Ready Weekend will be a great opportunity for you to support your local firefighting volunteers by being prepared for the bush fire season."
With NSW RFS preparing for this season by undertaking hazard reduction burns, maintaining firefighting equipment and undergoing training, Get Ready Weekend is a chance for local residents to do their bit as well.
NSW is already more prepared than ever before for the 2020-21 season, after the announcement of $45 million for the RFS to fast-track hazard reduction, employ 100 new paid State Mitigation Crew positions and upgrade the firefighting fleet.
Residents will be able to talk to firefighters and find out about the simple things they can do to reduce their bush fire risk, along with advice on making a bush fire survival plan.
Specific details on events in the Wollondilly Shire can be found at www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/GetReady.
And stay up to date with the 'Fires Near Me NSW' app.
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