Fire Prevention & Emergency Management
FOR ALL EMERGENCIES CALL 000
Major emergencies are an unfortunate fact of life and can come in many forms or types of hazards, including bushfire, flood, severe storm events and major road transport crashes.
The Shire of Wagin faces the potential risk of a variety of emergencies both natural and man-made, due to our topographical features.
The way we prepare for these events can make the difference between the emergency managed without significant loss and disruption a disaster that can have major impact on life, property and the environment.
History shows that to minimise both the occurances and impact of emergencies we need to move the common element of disaster by acknowledging:
The inevitablility of severe events.
That emergency services may not be able to immediately meet all individuals and community needs.
That people with special needs will require additional support; and
That preparing communities are less likely to suffer consequences of severe disaster and are more able to recover from them.
For further information please click on the below links
Fire Safety
- If there is a fire nearby - do you have a plan?
- Do you know how to create a plan?
- How do you even find out if there is a fire nearby?
- What do you need to do to protect your family - home - pets?
These and many more questions will be answered here - with factsheets from DFES.
Bushfire Warning
Bushfire Risks and Dangers
How Do I Keep Informed?
Sheltering in Your Home
Renting and Bushfires
Safer Places in a Bushfire
Horses and Bushfires
Travelling During a Bushfire
Total Fire Bans
Know The Bushfire Warnings
Have A Fire Chat
Evacuation and Road Closures
Stay Informed
Be Prepared To Act
Preparation Is Everything - Starve The Fire
Preparation Is Everything - Fill The Gaps
Preparation Is Everything - Fix The Fire Traps
Building Protection Zone
Total Fire Bans
Am I At Risk From Bushfire?
Fire Danger Ratings
Catastrophic Fire Danger Rating
Thinking Under Fire
'It Starts With A Spark'
'Is Your Best Friend Bushfire Ready?'