Watch and Act Issued For: Gellibrand, Lovat Fire Origin: IRREWILLIPE Incident Name: ESCARPMENT RD Issued: 09/03/14 3:48 PM This is a Watch and Act message issued by Country Fire Authority for Gellibrand, Lovat. There is a small 20 hectare grassfire travelling fast in a south easterly direction from Escarpment Road towards Gellibrand. This grassfire is currently not yet under control. Dont wait, leaving now is the safest option - conditions may change and get worse very quickly. Emergency Services may not be able to help you if you decide to stay. Travel to; - The home of family or friends that is away from the warning area. When driving, slow down and turn on your headlights; smoke will make it difficult to see. Please drive to local conditions. The next update is expected by 09/03/14 7:30 PM or as the situation changes. Safety Information: Remember to take your prescriptions and medication, photo ID, bottles of water, your mobile phone and charger and consider what you will do with your pets. If you have time, check your neighbours to see if they are monitoring conditions. Contact a family member or friend to tell them what you plan to do. Stay Informed: Via cfa.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 Service 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 and follow CFA_Updates on Twitter (#VicFires) or Facebook. Road Closures: check VicRoads website.
Posted on: Sun, 09 Mar 2014 04:49:52 +0000