Watch and Act Issued For: Iguana Creek, The Fingerboards, Glenaladale, Fernbank Fire Origin: 3KM SW GLENALADALE Incident Name: GLENALADALE - LIMPYERS 3 Issued: 18/01/14 10:06 AM This is a Watch and Act message issued by Department of Environment and Primary Industries for Iguana Creek, The Fingerboards, Glenaladale, Fernbank and Hunter Corner. While the immediate threat has passed, conditions may change again suddenly, be vigilant and continue to stay informed and monitor conditions. Road closures: Bairnsdale-Dargo Road is closed at Cobbannah Beverleys Road is closed Fernbank-Glenaladale Road is closed north of the Princes Highway through to the Bairnsdale-Dargo Road at the Fingerboards Munro-Stockdale Road is closed north of the Princes Highway through to Beverleys Road The next update is expected by 18/01/14 12:00 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 23:15:02 +0000