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Narangba Timbers Reminds Customers: Create a Bushfire Survival Plan

Announcement posted by Narangba Timbers 19 Jan 2015

Timber suppliers in Brisbane reveal why planning ahead can save lives in a bushfire.
Brisbane, QLD, 19 January 2015 - It seems like bushfires damage more property and kill more Australians every year. Recently, timber suppliers from Brisbane warned readers of their company blog to err on the side of caution when bushfires hit. Jack Kyle, owner of Narangba Timbers, communicated firmly that human lives are more important than possessions and that timing of the decision to leave can be the difference between life and death in a bushfire.

Bushfire Warnings

Bushfire warnings have three levels and an all-clear. The three levels are advice, watch and act, and emergency warning. Advice means that a fire has started but isn’t dangerous yet. Watch and act means that the fire is on its way and it’s time to act. Emergency warning means that the fire is already there and it’s time to think about shelter.

Taking Shelter

For those who didn’t leave early enough or want to stay and defend their property, it is recommended to take shelter in the home on the side furthest away from the fire front. It is also recommended to take shelter in a room with a water supply, an exit to the outside and an exit to other parts of the house.

After the Front has Passed

When the fire front has passed, it is recommended to search the home and garden for small fires that can become large fires if not addressed immediately. Likely places for fires include: sheds, carports, window sills, ledges, under the house, in the roof space, in the roof valleys and gutters and on decks and verandahs.

Leaving for a Safer Place

Mr Kyle advocates leaving for a safe place as early as possible during a bushfire. Bushfires can move fast and the most common mistake made by bushfire victims is not making the decision to leave quickly enough. If the homeowner and family leave too late, the roads can be full of smoke, fallen trees and downed power lines. This greatly increases the likelihood of severe injury or even death.

Better Safe than Sorry

Mr Kyle advocates the “better safe than sorry” approach. He recommends having a plan and sticking to it:

“You don’t want to risk your life in a bushfire. Your property can be replaced and your home can be replaced; your life can’t, and neither can those of your family members. It is crucial to develop your own personal bushfire survival plan and agree to follow it. Make sure you have safe places in two or three different directions and make sure you know how to get there fast.”

Mr Kyle continued, “Most people make the mistake of leaving too late. They underestimate the speed and destruction of bushfires. It can cost you and your family your lives.”

Mr Kyle concluded, “Don’t worry about your property. It can be replaced. Your life can’t and neither can those of your family.”

Narangba Timbers are the most trusted timber suppliers in the Brisbane area. Their customer service is second to none and they have built a sterling reputation. They supply timber decking, timber fencing, hardwood flooring and structural construction materials. To learn more or to place an order, call 1300 795 675 or visit their website: http://www.narangbatimbers.com.au/.