Watch and Act Issued For: Emu Fire Origin: EMU Incident Name: EMU - DUNOLLY RD Issued: 17/01/14 5:39 PM This is a DOWNGRADED Watch and Act message issue by Department of Environment and Primary Industries for Emu. Firefighters have stopped the spread of the grassfire in the EMU area west of Emu and south of Dunolly Road although it is not yet under control. 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. Emu Dunolly Road remains closed to traffic. The next update is expected by 17/01/14 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. 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 community 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: Fri, 17 Jan 2014 06:42:01 +0000
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