Community Protection
There are three Community Protection Plans currently available for Hornsby LGA.
Berowra Community Protection Plan
- Berowra Bush Fire Survival Map (PDF 2MB)
- Berowra Bush Fire Preparation Map (PDF 2.4MB)
Cowan Community Protection Plan
- Cowan Bush Fire Preparation Map (PDF 7.4MB)
- Cowan Bush Fire Survival Map (PDF 4.1MB)
Westleigh Community Protection Plan
View other Community Protection Plans (outside of Hornsby LGA) here.
Neighbourhood Safer Places
View Hornsby Neighbourhood Safer Places (NSF) in table format below or on a map here:
| Title | Type | Location | LGA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asquith Park | Open Space | Mills Avenue, Asquith | Hornsby |
| Brickpit Park Stadium | Building | 1A Dartford Road, Thornleigh | Hornsby |
| Campbell Park | Open Space | Wilga Street, West Pennant Hills | Hornsby |
| Cowan Public School | Building | Franser Road, Cowan | Hornsby |
| Dural Salvation Army | Open Space | 277 New Line Road, Dural (access off Old Northern Road) | Hornsby |
| Edward Bennett Oval | Open Space | 45 Edward Bennet Drive, Cherrybrook | Hornsby |
| Hornsby Rural Sports Facility | Open Space | 18-20 Bayfield Road, Galston, Galston | Hornsby |
| Middle Dural Public School | Building | Cnr of Old Northern Road and Middle Dural Road, Middle Dural | Hornsby |
| Mountview Oval Club House | Building | Kookaburra Road, Hornsby Heights | Hornsby |
| Ruddock Park | Open Space | Coral Heath Ave, Westleigh | Hornsby |
| St Bernards Parish | Building | Warrina Street, Berowra Heights | Hornsby |
| Storey Park | Open Space | Lodge Street, Hornsby | Hornsby |
| Waitara Park | Open Space | Waitara Avenue, Hornsby | Hornsby |
Note: information on the map and in the table above were extracted from the RFS website and is relevant as of August 2023, for the most up-to-date list of NSF always check RFS website.
Remember: Neighbourhood Safer Places are a place of last resort during a bush fire emergency. They are to be used when all other options in your bush fire survival plan can't be put into action safely. View RFS website for more information.
Volunteer in your community
Volunteering with an emergency service is a great way to give back to your community and provide an excellent opportunity to share knowledge, learn new skills and meet new people from diverse backgrounds.
Emergency service volunteering is open to a wide range of people within a variety of roles in areas covering both operational and administration areas.
Join the NSW Rural Fire Service
Firefighting, community engagement, catering, communications and administration are just a few of the roles available to volunteer in the NSW RFS. Please contact your local brigade or the NSW RFS website for more information.
Join the NSW State Emergency Service
There are a number of ways you can Volunteer with the NSW SES, and support your community during times of severe weather.
Join a Community Fire Unit Program
As a local Volunteer CFU member, you and your local team will be supported by Fire and Rescue NSW to enhance your safety and resilience to bush fires.
