Spring rain may have helped to get the grass and crops growing, but the Country Fire Service is warning it should not put people into a false sense of security the fire danger season is not quickly approaching.

CFS Region 5 community engagement officer Megan Hurrell said the late rain would mean there was an abundance of grasses growing around homes and properties.

“Now is the time to get the mower out, get into the garden and prepare your property before the heat of summer arrives,” Ms Hurrell said.

As part of Be Bushfire Ready month, Ms Hurrell will present workshops in the South East to provide residents with information on bushfire behaviour and warnings, planning for a bushfire, how farm firefighting units can help the CFS and where to go before and during fires for your safety.

“Bushfire behaviour in the past 10 years has changed and we need to change with it,” Ms Hurrell said.

“These sessions are great as a refresher for people who may have lived in the area all their life, or those who have recently moved to the area.”

Sessions will be held at Hatherleigh Sport and Recreation Centre on October 24 from 12:30pm, Kalangadoo Institute Hall on October 24 from 4:30pm and Penola’s Rymill Hall on October 26 from 6pm.

Contact Ms Hurrell on cfsregion5

commengage@sa.gov.au or 0429 411 374 for more information.