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Pittwater Council Vision - To be a vibrant sustainable community of connected villages inspired by bush, beach and water.

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Bushfires

BushfirePittwater contains a great deal of native bushland on its headlands, parks and reserves. This makes the area a beautiful place where residents can live close to nature, but also prone to bushfires. Fires are most likely to occur when the weather is windy, dry and hot. On days such as these, the NSW Fire Brigade declares Total Fire Bans.

Bushfires are essential for maintaining biodiversity and ecological health, but also present a risk to human habitation and development. Council works closely with the Rural Fire Service to mitigate risk from bushfire in bushfire prone areas through urban planning and fuel hazard reduction.

But there is much that residents can do to prepare for the bushfire season that can help lessen the risk to life and property, should a bushfire approach. By being informed and prepared, you will be able to act quickly and take the necessary measures.

Updated: 20 Mar 2012