Fire Ready Guides for Apsley and Harrow

Published on 14 January 2025

Residents in Apsley and Harrow will soon receive free Fire Ready Guides in the mail. Developed by the Wimmera Emergency Management Team, these guides aim to help communities prepare for the upcoming bushfire season, particularly in areas identified as high risk.

Harrow, situated in a valley, and Apsley, surrounded by bushland, face extreme bushfire risks due to their locations. The Fire Ready Guides include essential information for planning and preparation, such as tips for creating a Bushfire Survival Plan, a detailed fire map of the local area, emergency contact information, and an overview of the Australian Fire Danger Rating System.

West Wimmera Shire Council CEO, David Bezuidenhout, highlighted the importance of these guides, explaining that they provide valuable resources for residents to stay safe during hot, dry, and windy conditions. He also confirmed that guides for Edenhope, Goroke and Dergholm are currently being developed and will be distributed as soon as possible.

The recent Kadnook and Grampians fires are a timely reminder that emergencies can happen anywhere and at any time. The Wimmera 72 website is another valuable tool that offers vital information and resources to help residents prepare for emergencies.

Copies of the Apsley and Harrow Fire Ready Guides are available from the West Wimmera Shire Council office in Edenhope, the Harrow Bush Nursing Centre, and the Post Office. These guides, along with additional emergency information, can also be accessed on the Wimmera 72 website and the West Wimmera Shire Council website.

If you have any questions about the Apsley and Harrow Fire Ready Guides or the Wimmera 72 website, please email the Wimmera Emergency Management Team at wemt@hrcc.vic.gov.au. These guides and other important emergency information is also available on the Wimmera 72 and West Wimmera Shire Council websites.