General
New bushfire campaign and app aims to combat complacency among West Australians
Emergency authorities have warned against complacency, with just one in 10 West Australians having a bushfire plan in place despite 90 per cent of the state being considered bushfire prone.
Key points:
- Authorities urge West Australians to make their bushfire plans now
- They have released an app and website to help with the process
- An ad campaign showing the dangers of not having a plan has been launched
The Department of Fire and Emergency Services has launched My Bushfire Plan, a new website and associated app designed to guide users through the creation of a bushfire plan.
DFES Commissioner Darren Klemm said the new website and app made the process so simple that there was no excuse for West Australians not to be prepared.
“Over 90 per cent…
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