ONE of the wonderful things about living in Lake Macquarie is abundant bushland, and many residents, including me, live in properties that back onto the bush.
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While the bushland provides a beautiful backdrop to our city, it does mean that we need to be prepared in case a bushfire occurs near us.
Being prepared means creating a bushfire survival plan, not planning to have a plan.
It's been a year since we experienced those devastating bushfire events affecting residents across our city.
The community spirit I witnessed during those events and during the clean-up efforts was inspiring and demonstrated the resilience in our communities and the dedication of our volunteers, both on the front line and behind the scenes looking after members of the community at evacuation centres.
October is just the beginning of the bushfire season and it is important you are prepared, stay informed and stay safe during any emergency.
The council encourages everyone to be ready and be safe during extreme weather events.
You can sign up for the free alert service at ewn.com.au and click on "Lake Macquarie" to register and receive alerts directly to your mobile phone, email or landline.
