Become A
Community Leader
Encourage those around you to be more prepared and increase their resilience
- Get to know your neighbours
- Organise a street meeting with local RFS, SES and police to connect neighbours
- Volunteer with your local emergency service agencies
- Volunteer as a Bushcare Volunteer
Ready Check
Are you, your home and neighbourhood in the best shape to face extreme weather events? Take our Ready Check today
Ask a local expert
Get locally relevant answers from emergency managers.
Frequently Asked Questions
Check our FAQ section to find local solutions, tips and ideas for being prepared in your area.
Fast Fact...
Ember attack is the cause of 85% of homes lost in bush fires.
Climate wise communities
Climate Wise Communities is an award-winning initiative developed by Ku-ring-gai Council in consultation with emergency management agencies and government. It builds local community strength and preparedness to extreme weather events and promotes shared responsibility for disaster resilience to individuals, households and communities.
Climate Wise Communities. © City of Ryde 2019
