Campaspe Shire Council has urged residents to stay informed of the latest CFA danger ratings coming into the warmer months.
Council said it played a vital role in preparing the community for fire season through its bushfire works mitigation program, which included roadside slashing and fuel management.
Council chief executive Pauline Gordon said landowners were also encouraged to reduce fuel loads around their properties by regularly disposing of green waste.
Education is part of the council’s role, Ms Gordon said, reminding residents of the council’s recently launched First 72 Hours program.
“I strongly encourage the community to visit our service centres or website to obtain a copy of the First 72 Hours brochure and plan,” she said.
“We want to make sure our community is informed, prepared and resilient.”
The program prompts landowners to create an emergency plan for their home or business in the event emergency services are unable to attend in a disaster.
The fire danger period will start in Campaspe at 1am on Monday, November 4, and finish at 1am on May 1, 2025, unless varied by a subsequent declaration.
Certain restrictions on the lighting of fires are in force during the period.
Information about fire restrictions within the country area of Victoria can be obtained from www.cfa.vic.gov.au or your local CFA district office or municipal fire prevention officer.
Campaspe Shire residents are also urged to keep up to date on severe weather warnings, and follow advice from Vic Emergency in disasters and emergencies.
Further information and resources can be found at campaspe.vic.gov.au/Our-services/Fire-flood-and-emergencies