It's hard to breathe and you can't think clearly – if you defend your home against a bushfire, be mentally prepared
- Written by Danielle Every, Senior Research Fellow in social vulnerability and disasters, CQUniversity Australia
If you live in a bushfire-prone area, you’ll likely have considered what you will do in the event of a bushfire.
The decision, which should be made well in advance of bushfire season, is whether to stay and actively defend a well-prepared property or to leave the area while it’s safe to do so.
The emphasis in bushfire safety is on...