The Australian Fire Danger Rating System (AFDRS) assesses fire risk, with higher ratings indicating more dangerous conditions.
The Tasmania Fire Service encourages everyone to understand the AFDRS system to make informed decisions and activate your bushfire plan when necessary. For current ratings visit Tasmanian fire danger ratings.
Store an emergency kit in an easily accessible location.
It should include:
your business continuity plan
staff contact details
emergency supplies such as a battery radio and first aid kit.
This will help you to maintain business operations if you need to evacuate.
Prepare your property
Take these steps to protect your business premises from bushfire.
Remove woodpiles, rubbish, dry leaves and other fuels. Prune trees, clear gutters and check with your local council for permits.
Install fire-resistant paths and driveways around buildings. Keep flammable materials away from buildings.
Choose fire retardant garden plants for landscaping.
If your business is in a bushfire-prone area, be aware of construction regulations, property access requirements, water supply for firefighting and hazard management areas.
Review insurance policies to make sure your business is adequately covered.
Back up data and secure documents and store them off-site or use cloud storage.
Actively safeguard all digital information your business creates, collects or stores, including protecting against common cyber security threats.
Have a plan to protect animals and livestock during a bushfire. If you own livestock, make sure you have a Property Identification Code (PIC). The PIC database provides vital information for the Department of Natural Resources and Environment for emergency response efforts.
