It is important to prepare your home for any emergency. If you cannot do it yourself, get some help from family and friends or hire someone to help. If you have not used the AIDER service, contact the RFS (details below) to assist. If you are in rental accommodation, ask your landlord for support.
The RFS recommend you:
Basic Maintenance
Clean your gutters of leaves and sticks
Install metal gutter guards to help stop things going in your gutters
Keep lawns nd gardens well maintained
Cut back trees and shrubs overhanging your home
Clean up fallen leaves, twigs and debris around the property Have hoses long enough to reach around your house Make sure your home and contents insurance covers everything you need and is up to date