‘Be Ready Warrandyte – Living with Bushfire Risk’ was established by the Warrandyte Community Association after the 2009 Black Saturday bushfires. The aim of the campaign is to ensure that every household in the ‘Greater Warrandyte’ area has an effective bushfire plan.
Winter Clean Up Campaign!

Winter Clean Up Campaign!

Submit your entry into the 'Tip of the Month' competition by emailing your fun photo to yourmonthlytip@cfa.vic.gov.au. At the end of each month CFA, SES, Councils and WCA will review all entries and choose a winner. The winner will receive a $50 IGA (Warrandyte)...

“Fire Plan: Winter Clean Up Now! – Win a Prize!”

“Fire Plan: Winter Clean Up Now! – Win a Prize!”

18 May 2016 WINTER CLEAN UP CAMPAIGN!! ‘Is your property ready for fire, storm or floods?  There are things you can do to prepare!’ https://youtu.be/KwKXVK4fB2U Maintain your readiness this year is the key message for June in a joint emergency management campaign to...

Be Ready Warrandyte Final Report 2012 – 2015

Be Ready Warrandyte Final Report 2012 – 2015

Be Ready Warrandyte began in July 2012 as a direct result of the calamitous 2009 Black Saturday bushfires. Its aim was to ensure that every household in the 'Greater Warrandyte' area has an effective bushfire plan and to increase fire preparedness. Greg Kennedy, South...

Be Ready Warrandyte Heatwave Project Report

Be Ready Warrandyte Heatwave Project Report

The Be Ready Warrandyte Heatwave Project began in July 2014 to address the inevitable link between fire and heat. The following report is the culmination of the work undertaken as the BRW Heatwave Project. Download the Heatwave Report or click on the cover below:

Pets and Bushfire

Pets and Bushfire

Bushfire survival planning needs to include your pets. Living in Warrandyte means that your pets might be big or small. Many people have horses and chickens as well as dogs and cats. Some are easier to prepare for than others, but we must be prepared and have well...

Bushfires: Preparing for the long hot summer – The Age

Bushfires: Preparing for the long hot summer – The Age

Tinder-dry grass, brittle bush and predicted extreme temperatures throughout January and February. You have been warned, so be prepared for bushfires. By Darren Gray. Warrandyte Community Association (WCA) President and local North Warrandyte resident Dick Davies,...

Julia Robertson’s Message at Fireball

Julia Robertson’s Message at Fireball

Video of the very powerful speech by Julia Robertson at FIREBALL! Julia drove home the fire plan message after losing their family home in Warrandyte's February 9th bushfire. Julia Robertson at the Fireball 18th October 2014.