Neighbourhood Safer Places are a last resort.
YARRA Ranges Council has designated nine Neighbourhood Safer Places (NSPs) across the shire to date.
NSPs are a place of last resort that may be used during a passage of a bushfire.
Yarra Ranges Council offers the following advice:
•A NSP may offer some protection from bushfire but the safety of those who assemble at them is not guaranteed.
•Before deciding to head towards, enter or use a NSP in the event of a bushfire please be aware that:
•Many houses will provide better protection than a NSP.
•Travelling to a NSP when there is a bushfire can be extremely dangerous. There is no guarantee that you will be safe doing so.
•NSPs may not prevent death or injury from fire, embers or radiant heat.
•NSPs should only be used when your bushfire plans have failed or cannot be implemented.
•NSPs have only limited capacity.
•There is no guarantee that the CFA or any other authority will be present at a NSP.
•No facilities are provided for people with special needs, including those requiring medical attention.
•NSPs may be uncomfortable and no amenities such as food and drinks will be provided.
•There is no provision for animals.
More information about NSPs can be found at www.cfa.vic.gov.au or by contacting the Victorian Bushfire Information Line on 1800 240 667.
