Prepare for bushfire season by clearing gutters regularly, pruning trees and shrubs, keeping grass short, and mulch and flammable items like woodpiles away from your house.
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"Check the seals around doors and windows are closed so fire embers can't enter your home, position gas cylinders on the side of the house and away from trees and gardens. If your bushfire survival plan is to stay and defend, have a long hose or hoses that can reach all around the house and is connected to a reliable source of water," Mr Lindsay added.
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Following the January 2025 Los Angeles wildfires, IAG research found a significant rise in community awareness and concern about natural disasters, with nearly 90% of Australians and New Zealanders indicating they planned to take proactive steps to protect their home and contents from bushfires and other extreme weather events.
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"Global severe weather events like the January LA wildfires, and the more recent December 2025 bushfires on the NSW central coast, underscores how critical it is for governments, insurers and communities to work together on bushfire mitigation measures," Mr Lindsay said.
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"With temperatures set to climb, ensure it's safe to be outdoors and check on elderly or vulnerable neighbours who may need assistance preparing. Safety is always the number one priority; that means having a well-stocked emergency kit, a bushfire survival plan, and staying up to date with local emergency services."
Prepare for bushfire season by clearing gutters regularly, pruning trees and shrubs, keeping grass short, and mulch and flammable items like woodpiles away from your house.
"Check the seals around doors and windows are closed so fire embers can't enter your home, position gas cylinders on the side of the house and away from trees and gardens. If your bushfire survival plan is to stay and defend, have a long hose or hoses that can reach all around the house and is connected to a reliable source of water," Mr Lindsay added.
Following the January 2025 Los Angeles wildfires, IAG research found a significant rise in community awareness and concern about natural disasters, with nearly 90% of Australians and New Zealanders indicating they planned to take proactive steps to protect their home and contents from bushfires and other extreme weather events.
"Global severe weather events like the January LA wildfires, and the more recent December 2025 bushfires on the NSW central coast, underscores how critical it is for governments, insurers and communities to work together on bushfire mitigation measures," Mr Lindsay said.
