Bushfire preparation and response

How Griffith prepares for bushfire season

The University works closely with relevant authorities and monitors bushfire risk throughout the season.

Our preparedness measures include:

• monitoring bushfire conditions and warnings
• applying the Australian Fire Danger Rating System
• planning for elevated, extreme and catastrophic fire danger conditions
• maintaining emergency management and communication arrangements
• conducting training and preparedness activities
• working with emergency services and specialist advisors where required.

Where conditions indicate an increased risk to our campuses, we may issue preparedness communications and operational updates to staff.

How we communicate with you

Depending on the situation, Griffith may communicate through a combination of channels, including:

• SafeZone alerts
• SMS
• email
• the Incident response webpage
• building wardens
• campus signage and local instructions.

Different channels may be used for different purposes. Urgent safety instructions will generally be distributed through SafeZone, while more detailed updates will be shared through email or published on the Incident response webpage.

Understanding emergency warnings

Emergency services uses the Australian Warning System to communicate changing risk and required actions.

• Advice (Yellow): An incident has started. There is no immediate danger. Stay up to date in case the situation changes.
• Watch and Act (Orange): There is a heightened level of threat. Conditions are changing and you need to start taking action now to protect you and your family.
• Emergency Warning (Red): An Emergency Warning is the highest level of warning. You may be in danger and need to take action immediately. Any delay now puts your life at risk.