Community Preparedness Survey
Part of the Four Weeks to Fire Ready progam
Which suburb do you live in?
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Annangrove
Baulkham Hills
Beaumont Hills
Bella Vista
Box Hill
Carlingford
Castle Hill
Cattai
Dural
Glenhaven
Glenorie
Kellyville
Kenthurst
Leets Vale
Lower Portland
Maraylya
Maroota
Middle Dural
Nelson
North Kellyville
North Rocks
Norwest
Rouse Hill
Sackville North
South Maroota
West Pennant Hills
Winston Hills
Wisemans Ferry
Other - Outside The Hills
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How likely do you think it is that a bush fire could impact your home or local area?
Very unlikely
1
2
3
4
Very likely
5
1 is Very unlikely, 5 is Very likely
How well do you understand the bush fire risk where you live?
Not at all
1
2
3
4
Very well
5
1 is Not at all, 5 is Very well
If a bush fire threatened your area tomorrow, how confident are you that you would know what to do?
Not at all confident
1
2
3
4
Completely confident
5
1 is Not at all confident, 5 is Completely confident
Have you discussed with your household what you would do if a bush fire threatened your home?
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Yes, and we have agreed what we would do
We have talked about it, but haven't made clear decisions
No
Not applicable – I live alone
Which best describes your household's Bush Fire Survival Plan?
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We have a written plan
We have a plan, but it isn't written down
We have started thinking or talking about a plan
We don't have a plan
I'm not sure what a Bush Fire Survival Plan is
Have you decided the following?
When you would leave
Where you would go
How you would get there
What you would take
What you would do with pets/animals
What you would do if you couldn't leave as planned
None of these
Which of these have you done to prepare your home for bush fire this season?
Trimmed overhanging trees and shrubs
Mowed grass and removed cuttings
Removed material that could burn from around the home
Cleared leaves and debris from gutters
Checked that I have a sturdy hose that can reach around my hom
None of these yet
Which of the following have you done to help you stay informed during a bush fire?
Downloaded Hazards Near Me NSW
Set up Watch Zones for places important to me
Know where to find NSW RFS information
Have another way to receive information if mobile phone/internet services aren't available
None of these
If an Emergency Warning is issued for a bush fire in your area, what does it mean?
There is a heightened level of threat and I may need to take action
I may be in danger and need to take action immediately
It means the fire has been extinguished
I'm not sure
Which of these could you access quickly if you needed to leave your home?
Important medications
Important documents
Phone charger/power bank
Protective clothing
Torch
Supplies for pets/animals
Essential personal items
None of these are currently organised
How confident are you that you could put your bush fire plan into action if you needed to?
Worst
1
2
3
4
Best
5
1 is Worst, 5 is Best
What, if anything, makes it difficult for you to prepare for bush fire?
I'm not sure what I need to do
I don't have enough time
It costs too much
Physical ability or health makes some actions difficult
I rent / can't make changes to my property
I need help from other people
I don't think my property is at significant risk
I keep meaning to do it but haven't got around to it
Other
Nothing – I feel prepared
What would be most likely to encourage you to do more to prepare?
Knowing exactly what actions I should take
A simple step-by-step preparedness guide
Understanding my property's/local area's risk
Seeing what other people in my community are doing
Help or advice from NSW RFS volunteers
A reminder before bush fire season
More time
Help completing physical work around my property
Nothing – I already feel prepared
Other
Overall, how prepared do you think your household is for bush fire season?
Worst
1
2
3
4
Best
5
1 is Worst, 5 is Best
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