WWW.THESENTINELNEWS.COM.AU New South Wales Rural Fire Service AIDER Program Assistance for Infirm, Disabled and Elderly Residents : A one-off free service to reduce bush fire hazards. Do you know any Aged or disabled people in the community you may be concerned for because of the overgrown growth around their home? If yes, then read on. AIDER SERVICES MAY INCLUDE Thinning vegetation. Removing leaves, sticks and fallen branches. Trimming branches from around and overhanging the home. Mowing or slashing long grass. Cleaning gutters. What is AIDER? AIDER is a once off FREE service, supporting residents to live safely and confidently in areas where bush fires may start. The property must be bush fire prone, meaning an area of land that can support a bush fire or is likely to be subject of bush fire. Who is eligible? Aged residents and residents with disabling conditions who have limited domestic support from family, relatives, friends or other services. Are you prepared for a bush fire? Aged and disabled people in the community may be at higher risk during a bush fire. The NSW Rural Fire Service recommends that you have a Bush Fire Survival Plan. An assessment of your property will be completed by NSW Rural Fire Service staff. Advice will be given about completing your Bush Fire Survival Plan. All works are completed by Rural Fire Service teams. This is a Team within the RFS - NOT YOUR LOCAL Brigade. Email: aider@rfs.nsw.gov.au or Call: (02) 8741 4955 to request an assessment of your property. Your Bush Fire Survival Plan, Fire Danger Ratings, Bush Fire Alerts and Neighbourhood Safer Places can be found at www.rfs.nsw.gov.au Members of the public can now use their mobile phone or desktop computer to lodge their notifications about planned hazard reductions or burn offs 24 hours a day, 7 days a week at www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/ notify. It is preferred that you do it online. Scan the QR Code for easy access. You cannot light a fire without a permit. Permit season ends on the 31st of March but this could be extended. It is an offence to do so and penalties apply. In and out of Fire season you must notify the RFS and your Neighbours 24 hours before lighting your fire. Also keep in mind that Dungog Council has a Clean Air Policy so you might want to look that up: www.dungog.nsw.gov. au/live/open-burning-dungog-shire-council-area PREPARE, ACT, SURVIVE. Stay safe until next time, Di Bennett OAM Lower Hunter Zone Community Engagement Team New South Wales Rural Fire Service 94 John Street, Singleton NSW 2330 upperhunter@parliament.nsw.gov.au (02) 6543 1065 Authorised by Dave Layzell MP, 94 John Street, Singleton NSW 2330 Funded using Parliamentary entitlements. HOW I CAN HELP YOU Gloucester Dungog Singleton Muswellbrook Aberdeen Scone Broke Branxton Luskintyre Lorn Bolwarra Maitland Vale As your State MP I can make enquiries and representations on your behalf for matters involving NSW Government departments and agencies. Upper Hunter Electorate Office Dave Layzell MP MEMBER FOR UPPER HUNTER
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