What does a “properly defended” house look like? Is it a bunker in a hill? A mop and bucket at every corner? Do you just need a hose and access to a tap? 

Across Australia during the bushfire season, a repeated message is that people should only stay if they’re prepared to fight the fires,, but as a bushfire approaches, even those who are most prepared, often have to make a difficult decision.

The Gippsland Emergency Relief Fund directly helps people in the Victorian region: more information: www.gerf.org.au

Guests: 
Peter and Jenny Cadby
Amy Fisher
Kevin Perry 
Charmaine Sellings

Credits:
Producer Anne Wall
Executive producer and sound design Sarah Mashman
Production management team Vicky Rouse and Abe Killian
Engineering Tegan Nichols
Script consultation Zoe Ferguson
Theme Oliver Beard

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