A CFA survey has found most Victorians living in bushfire-prone areas understand leaving early is the best way to protect themselves and their families during a bushfire, but most would wait too long to act.
CFA’s annual post-season bushfire community survey found 88 per cent of respondents agreed or strongly agreed that leaving early was the safest option.
However, 81 per cent indicated they were unlikely to leave until fire was threatening the landscape. Concerningly, 12 per cent indicated they would stay and defend.
For more information about Get Fire Ready, visit www.cfa.vic.gov.au/getfireready.
