Victoria Government
Country Victoria has a high bushfire risk. It is important for people who live in bushfire areas to have a fire plan. They must leave their homes early on fire danger days. They should leave their homes before a code red day. A code red day describes an extremely high fire-danger day. They must also prepare their homes from fire. Garry lives in the country and was a firefighter. He is a wheelchair user. Garry says people with disabilities should know fire-safety information. They should be organised. The Australian Red Cross has a fire plan to stay safe during bushfires.
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