High-risk weather season can be a scary time for lots of people, but there are things you can do to legally prepare in case you are affected by bushfires, storms or other natural disasters.
These factsheets cover some key topics to help you prepare for high-risk weather season, including where to go for help and advice.
If you have further concerns on how to legally prepare, or what your rights and obligations are, please call the free Legal Aid Helpline on 1300 654 314.
These factsheets were reviewed on January 2026.
Keywords: bushfire, emergency, preparation, extreme weather