Bushfire safety
Get up-to-date information during the bushfire season (1 October - 31 March) should there be adverse weather conditions or bushfire activity.
Monday, 20 May 2013
Government schools currently non-operational due to fire danger rating or bushfire activity
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Fire weather warnings received
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Tuesday 26 March 2013
No fire danger ratings have been received: please refer to the NSW Rural Fire Service site for information on current fire danger ratings or bushfire activity.
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This section is updated by DEC upon receipt of advice from the State Emergency Operations Centre. Please also refer to the Bureau of Meteorology site for up-to-date weather warnings.
Schools at risk of bushfire
The department has conducted assessments of all NSW government schools in bushfire prone areas to determine the level of risk for bushfire.
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Schools in bushfire prone areas
These schools undertake planning and preparation for the bushfire season but will continue to operate regardless of fire weather ratings during the year. Schools will monitor local conditions during the bushfire season, particularly when there is bushfire activity in the area.
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Schools in bushfire prone areas at high risk
These schools undertake planning and preparation for the bushfire season and will temporarily cease operations on days when there is a catastrophic fire danger rating issued for their location.
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Find out if your child's school is in a bushfire prone area and the level of risk.
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Search for a NSW government school
If not listed, your school is not classified as being in a bushfire prone area.
Search for a school by NSW fire area
Fires Near Me NSW
NSW Rural Fire Service mobile apps providing information on bushfire incidents.
