The Survival Guru

Disaster Readiness

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A cleared metal gutter and mesh-screened vent along a corrugated roofline in smoky light

How to Survive an Ember Attack

Most houses lost to bushfire are never touched by flames. They are ignited by embers landing in gutters, vents and door gaps, often hours before or after the front. Here is the ranked list o…

A packed bushfire go-bag on a verandah with leather boots, gloves, a P2 mask and a wool blanket

Bushfire Go-Bag: Exactly What to Pack

Most go-bag lists are a shopping list with no order and no weight. This one is packed by the hour you would need each item, costed three ways, and includes the clothing rule that decides how…