Canberrans can now assess their bushfire risk and plan for an emergency on their smartphones and tablets.
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Emergency Services Minister Simon Corbell has launched a new app called MyFirePlan, which guides users through the process of filling out a bushfire survival plan.
Mr Corbell said completing such a plan was the most important thing Canberrans could do to get ready for the bushfire season this summer.
"Experience from many bushfires throughout Australia has taught us that having a plan and enacting it before or when a fire starts is a key factor in keeping safe and reducing the impact on households," he said.
The app helps people assess their bushfire risk, provides a checklist of tasks when preparing property and recommends what people should include in emergency survival kits.
It can also help Canberrans decide whether to stay and defend or leave early during a bushfire.
"The app also links to information about fires burning in your area, provides a checklist you can refer to during a fire and displays the live ACT Fire Danger Rating," Mr Corbell said.
The app is a mobile version of the ESA's bushfire survival plan. It is available for download on smartphone or tablet through the Apple or Android app stories.
For more information, visit: esa.act.gov.au.