Advice Issued For: Benambra Fire Origin: 12KM SE OF BENAMBRA Incident Name: MT TAMBO - DEGREAVES Issued: 08/03/14 11:00 AM This Advice message is being issued by Department of Environment and Primary Industries for Benambra. The fire 12KM SE OF BENAMBRA is now contained. Fire crews will continue patrolling the fire and extinguishing any hotspots as well as assessing hazardous trees. There is currently no threat to communities, but you should continue to stay informed and monitor conditions. Smoke may be visible from nearby communities and roads. The next update is expected by 09/03/14 11:00 AM or as the situation changes. Additional Information: People who are travelling, especially ahead of the Labour Day long weekend, are encouraged to plan their trip and stay informed. Many areas in Gippsland are not affected by fires. The region is open for business as usual, with plenty of beautiful places to visit, see inspiredbygippsland.au. While summer is now over, conditions remain extremely dry as the state has had no significant rain over the past few months. Fire danger over the long weekend is expected to be between low to moderate and high but fire restrictions are still in force across most of the state. Travellers should check for park closures and traffic.vicroads.vic.gov.au for road closures. Campers need to ensure their campfires are extinguished before heading home. Never leave a campfire or barbecue unattended. Visit depi.vic.gov.au/fire-and-emergencies/public-land-fire-restrictions/campfires-and-barbeques for more information on campfire and barbecue safety. Safety Information: Review your bushfire survival plan. If you do not have a plan, decide what you will do if the situation changes. If you have time check your neighbours to see if they are monitoring conditions. If you are experiencing smoke exposure, seek medical advice or call Nurse on Call on 1300 606 024. Recovery Information: East Gippsland Shire Recovery Line 1800 100 298 For assistance with fencing and water related issues For referral to the Gippsland Emergency Relief Fund DEPI Office Bairnsdale 5152 0600 Assistance repairing damaged fences bordering public land Assistance rehabilitating control lines constructed by fire agencies Victorian Farmers Federation 1300 882 833 for assistance sourcing fodder Stay Informed: Via depi.vic.gov.au. Tune to ABC Local Radio, commercial and designated community radio stations, or Sky News TV. Call the Victorian Bushfire Information Line (VBIL) on freecall 1800 240 667. Deaf, hard of hearing, or have a speech/communication impairment can contact VBIL via the National Relay Service on 1800 555 677. For help with English, call the Translating and Interpreting Serfice on 131 450 (freecall) and ask them to telephone VBIL. If you know someone who cannot speak English, provide them with this number. Download the FireReady App or follow CFA_Updates on Twitter (#VicFires) or Facebook. Road closures: check VicRoads website.
Posted on: Sat, 08 Mar 2014 00:00:53 +0000
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