Prepare your property and fire plan

Step 1.Watch these helpful videos

Hear from the Bureau of Meteorology, CFA and VICSES for an overview of the 2025-26 summer fire season outlook and what it means for communities in the Macedon Ranges.

Hear from our local CFA, SES, VicPolice, Council and Telstra representatives about how you can take action now and be prepared in the event of an emergency.

Step 2.Prepare your property

• Slash long grass on your property.
• Rake up dry grass, leaves, twigs, debris and loose bark. Our resource recovery facilities accept a variety of green waste all year round.
• Remove woody weeds like gorse and blackberry.
• Remove any rubbish or material that is likely to cause, maintain or promote a fire.
• Store flammable liquids and woodpiles away from the house.
• Clear gutters, rubbish around homes, sheds and fences.
• Keep your property maintained all summer.

If you want to burn off, check the current fire restrictions and burning off requirements.

Step 3.Prepare your fire plan

Leaving early is your safest option to survive a bushfire. 

It is important to have a written and practiced fire plan that includes what you and your family will do on a fire risk day.  

• Create or update your fire plan. Pick up a Ready Get Go Bag with tools and resources to help you and your family prepare.
• Have a plan for the first 72 hours
• Water supply during bushfires: Western Water and Coliban Water. Find out which catchment area you live in.
• Fire safety on the farm
• Pets and bushfires (CFA)
• Planning for pets and livestock in emergencies (Animal Welfare Victoria)
• Horses and livestock in emergencies (Agriculture Victoria)