15/02/2026
Good afternoon all out there in our wet community today.
I apologise for not putting up the posts of preparedness but life has settled a little and my grey matter reminded me.
It is time for this week’s being prepared post.
Driveways.
Our access point for all first responders, not just fire trucks to get to us.
If they can’t get in, we are in trouble.
For our fire trucks to get in they require driveway with a minimum width of 3.5 meters and a 4-meter-high clearance.
Ensure there no obstructions such as overhanging branches, car bodies etc within 0.5 meters on either side of the driveway (not just the entrance).
Do regular checks on those access paths so you know our vehicles can get through. Check for overgrowth, fallen limbs. Like our yard and boundary checks, checking our access points is important too.
While weather conditions can be a hindrance, getting in is the first point of help our vehicles bring.
Another good thing to endure is our address. Can you see the number to your property when you get to your front entry?
Precious time can be wasted if spent looking for your entry gate/point. Make it visible and unobstructed by overgrowth too.
Some of our members have shared their driveways to show they too know the importance of access.
We all have different driveways and if we do this task which we know can be ‘not so small’, in the long run it helps keeps us safe for those who come to our side should we need it.
It would be awesome to see how others prepare their access points.
We thank you again for your continued support and assistance.
