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Blue ARC Planning for Animals in Emergencies

Our Blue ARC Planning for Animals in Emergencies seminar is now underway. Fabulous turnout! We’re at Springwood Sports Club until 3pm - please feel free to come down and join us!

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Total Fire Ban for the Blue Mountains Saturday 15th September

There is a Total Fire Ban for the Greater Sydney Region for Saturday 15th September. This includes the local government area of Blue Mountains.

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Southern Australian seasonal bushfire outlook

The Bush Fire and Natural Hazards CRC has released the southern Australian seasonal bushfire outlook today.

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NSW RFS declares early start of Bush Fire Danger Period in the Blue Mountains

The Blue Mountains Local Government Area will start the Bush Fire Danger Period (BFDP) a month early this year due to ongoing warm and dry conditions. The NSW Rural Fire Service (NSW RFS) is urging residents to prepare now for what could be a long and protracted fire season.

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Flashing lights 40 kilometre an hour speed limit from September 1st

From 1 September 2018 a new road rule applies when passing emergency vehicles stopped on the road.

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Blue Mountains Bush Fire Danger Period starts September 1st

Due to the dry conditions and predicted forecast for the coming months the Local Bush Fire Danger Period for the Blue Mountains has been brought forward to 01 September 2018 until 31 March 2019.

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Planning for Animals in Emergencies Seminar in Springwood

For assistance preparing for an emergency we are running a Planning for Animals in Emergencies Seminar in Springwood, on October 6, at the Springwood Sports Club.

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Bushfire Building Forum & Expo Saturday 8 September 2018

Saturday, 8 September 2018 – Blue Mountains Theatre and Community Hub, Springwood

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AIDER program to Assist Infirm, Disabled and Elderly Residents

The AIDER (Assist Infirm, Disabled and Elderly Residents) program is a free, one-off service which supports some of our most at-risk community members.

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Animals In Emergencies - Public Seminar in Springwood 6 October

This is to give plenty of notice, and will repost a reminder as the date comes closer. This is an excellent seminar for members of the community to attend who have animals, or just wish to learn how to manage animals during emergencies.

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