Bushfire Recovery - Managing Chemical Hazards

Summary

Fires often expose chemicals and contamination hazards that can be a risk to livestock and other animals.

With fencing damaged or destroyed, it is important to identify these hazards and prevent wandering animals from entering these areas.

While personal safety is key for landholders in the recovery phase, risks to animals also needs to be managed.

Topics in this Primefact include:

  • Keeping your pets and livestock safe from chemical hazards
  • Managing chemical hazards after fire
  • Information on assistance after bushfire
  • Further information on clearing fire damaged material



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Primefact 1718 Second Edition

Published: May 2020