A Bushfire Advice Message For Eastern Side of Lake Burbury Issued At: 28/01/2014 19:39pm There is a bushfire at Lake Burbury, Queenstown. There is no immediate threat. Fire under these conditions can be difficult to control. Reported closed roads: None. Nelson River Falls walking track has been closed as is the Lake Burbury camp ground More info at https://fire.tas.gov.au/a/1667 Social Media Hashtag: # Lake Burbury What to do: People in Eastern Side of Lake Burbury should keep up to date by listening to ABC Local Radio or look at the TFS website at fire.tas.gov.au. Well prepared homes are defendable in these conditions. If you are not prepared for a bushfire, think about leaving for a safe place if it gets more dangerous. If your family has made a bushfire survival plan, check it now. ‘If you have asthma or a lung condition stay indoors and make your house as smoke proof as possible. If you develop symptoms such as shortness of breath, coughing or wheezing, avoid vigorous exercise and follow your Asthma Action Plan. If you are experiencing sore eyes either bathe your eyes with a little warm water or wring a face washer out with warm water and lay it across your eyes for a few minutes. Try to keep hydrated by drinking lots of water or suck on throat lozenges or butter menthols to help with a dry throat. If symptoms do not settle, seek medical advice”. Toni Brown ESM JP Emergency Management Coordinator - THO-NW Manager, Devonport Community & Health Services Centre
Posted on: Tue, 28 Jan 2014 08:40:27 +0000
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