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survival, leave bush fire risk areas. </strong></p><ul><li>These are the most dangerous conditions for a fire.</li><li>Your life may depend on the decisions you make, even before there is a fire.</li><li>Stay safe by going to a safer location early in the morning or the night before.</li><li>Homes cannot withstand fires in these conditions.</li><li>You may not be able to leave and help may not be available.</li></ul></td></tr><tr><td class="rating severe" headers="fdr-tabler1c1"> EXTREME </td><td headers="fdr-tabler1c2"><p><strong>Take action now to protect your life and property. </strong></p><ul><li>These are dangerous fire conditions.</li><li>Check your bush fire plan and ensure that your property is fire ready.</li><li>If a fire starts, take immediate action.</li><li>If you and your property are not prepared to the highest level, go to a safer location well before the fire impacts.</li><li>Reconsider travel through bush fire risk areas.</li></ul></td></tr><tr><td class="rating veryhigh" headers="fdr-tabler1c1"> HIGH </td><td headers="fdr-tabler1c2"><p><strong> Be ready to act.</strong></p><ul><li>There’s a heightened risk. Be alert for fires in your area.</li><li>Decide what you will do if a fire starts.</li><li>If a fire starts, your life and property may be at risk. The safest option is to avoid bush fire risk areas.</li></ul></td></tr><tr><td class="rating lowmoderate" headers="fdr-tabler1c1"> MODERATE </td><td headers="fdr-tabler1c2"><p><strong>Plan and prepare.</strong></p><ul><li>Stay up to date and be ready to act if there is a fire.</li></ul></td></tr><tr><td center="" headers="fdr-tabler1c1" class="text-align: center"> NO RATING </td><td headers="fdr-tabler1c2"><ul><li>Fire danger ratings are used on days when you need to take action. 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