Watch and Act Issued For: Combienbar, Manorina, Bellbird Creek, Cabbage Tree Creek Fire Origin: 10 K NNW CLUB TERRACE Incident Name: CLUB TERRACE - GOOLENGOOK RIVE Issued: 17/01/14 9:55 PM This is an updated Watch and Act message issue by Department of Environment and Primary Industries for Combienbar, Manorina, Bellbird Creek, Cabbage Tree Creek and Goolengook. A separate Emergency Warning has been issued for Club Terrace. There are multiple bushfires to the north and west of Club Terrace that may impact on nearby communities overnight. These bushfires are not yet under control. Fire behavior is expected to increase with the wind change predicted for the early hours of Saturday morning. Activate your Local Incident Management Plan (LIMP) now. 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; - Cann River Relief Centre at Cann River P-12 College Tamboon Road, Cann River. - Orbost Relief Centre at Orbost Secondary College. - 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 Princes Highway is closed by fire activity between Orbost and Cann River. The Bonang Road is closed due to fire activity. The Snowy River National Park and Errinundra National Park are closed due to fire activity. The next update is expected by 18/01/14 9:00 AM 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 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. Download the FireReady App and follow CFA on Twitter or Facebook. Road Closures: check VicRoads website.
Posted on: Fri, 17 Jan 2014 10:56:01 +0000
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