Watch and Act Issued For: Hopetoun West Fire Origin: 13 KM North of Yaapeet Incident Name: PARADISE FFR - EYS MOYLES ROAD Issued: 16/01/14 9:24 AM This is a DOWNGRADED Watch and Act message issued by the Department of Environment and Primary Industries for Hopetoun West. The fire is not yet under control in the vicinity of Paradise Flora and Fauna Reserve and Eys Moyles Road. Staying close to shelter is the safest option, in case conditions change again suddenly. Continue to stay informed and monitor conditions. 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. The next update is expected by 16/01/14 4:30 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. When driving, slow down and turn on your headlights; smoke will make it difficult to see. 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 now. Stay Informed: Via depi.vic.gov.au Tune to ABC Local Radio, commercial and designated 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. Download the FireReady App and follow CFA on Twitter or Facebook. Road Closures: check VicRoads website.
Posted on: Wed, 15 Jan 2014 22:26:01 +0000
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