The advantages of using alternative energy sources during bushfire-caused power outages is timely advice for this time of year.
Although spring has just sprung, the first total fire bans of the season have already been enforced by the NSW Rural Fire Service on September 7 where the region experienced high temperatures and north-westerly winds.
The total fire ban was in place for the Upper Central West Plains, included the Bogan, Coonamble, Gilgandra and Warren LGAs. Thankfully, no fires were reported, but it has provoked thoughts toward fire preparedness as summer draws closer…