1. Mature trees can help shield against radiant heat and embers.
2. Keep grass cut to less than 10cm.
3. Keep woodpiles away from the house.
4. Store flammable liquids away from the house.
5. Get rid of dry grass, leaves, twigs and loose bark.
6. Prune shrubs well away from tree branches and prune lower branches of shrubs to separate from surface fuels underneath.
7. Cut back overhanging branches.
8. Remove flammable items from decks and verandas, such as boxes, furniture and doormats.
9. Do not have large shrubs next to or under windows.
10. Keep gutters clear of leaf litter.
11. Use pebbles or rocks in your garden (not flammable mulch).
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