10:40 Jan 03 VIC Bushfire Watch & Act: Caroline Springs, Hillside - TopicsExpress



          

10:40 Jan 03 VIC Bushfire Watch & Act: Caroline Springs, Hillside (Melton), Taylors Hill. Details: Early Warning Network: ewn.au VIC Bushfire Watch & Act: Caroline Springs, Hillside (Melton), Taylors Hill Issued For: Caroline Springs, Hillside (Melton), Taylors Hill Fire Origin: PLUMPTON Incident Name: PLUMPTON RD Issued: 03/01/15 10:31 AM This is a Watch and Act message issued by Country Fire Authority for Caroline Springs, Hillside (Melton), Taylors Hill. There is a fast moving grass fire travelling southerly from Plumpton Road towards Sydenham West. Residents living in built up areas directly next to grassland are advised to move two streets back from the fire. Do not drive as roads should be kept clear for emergency services vehicles. Emergency Services Crews are on scene. This fire is 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. When driving, slow down and turn on your headlights; smoke will make it difficult to see. 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 emergency.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. Alert Source: VIC Country Fire Authority Radar & Alerts Map: ewn.au/alerts/ Apps: ewn.au/mobile/iphone_android_apps.aspx
Posted on: Fri, 02 Jan 2015 23:44:18 +0000

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